El Salvador, national state of emergency due to drought

The Parliament of El Salvador has declared a national state of emergency due to the meteorological and agricultural drought attributed by the authorities to the effects of the "Super Niño" climate phenomenon. The measure, approved with 59 votes in favor out of 60, will last six months and may be extended, Infobae reports. The measure concerns the entire national territory and allows public institutions to administer funds and transfer resources to address the effects of drought.

The decree also provides for interventions to protect food safety and prevent damage to agricultural, agro-industrial and livestock production. According to the authorities, the phenomenon began to appear between June and July with drought, high temperatures and lack of rainfall, while the strongest effects are expected between January and April 2027. A red alert for drought has been in force in the country since 25 August 2025.