On the other hand, Argentina faces an equally worrying crisis. In the province of Chubut, fires have consumed around 2,000 hectares, while the national government has been criticized for its lack of effective action on the growing climate crisis.

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South America is at a critical point in the face of the devastating effects of climate change, as evidenced by the recent floods in Brazil and forest fires in Argentina.

These extreme phenomena have not only put the lives of thousands of people at risk but have also exposed the shortcomings in the environmental management of both countries.

In Brazil, the state of Santa Catarina has been hit by heavy rains that have triggered floods and landslides. Local authorities have reported the closure of the BR-101 road, a crucial route for the region. Governor Jorginho Mello has assured that emergency teams are working tirelessly to provide assistance to those affected.

 In Florianópolis, the SC-401 Norte, one of the busiest arteries, faces full and partial closures due to adverse conditions. The situation is alarming: more than 100 mm of rain fell in Camboriú in just a few hours, and entire neighborhoods in Itapema are completely flooded.

This crisis is aggravated by the tragic death of 11 people from landslides in Minas Gerais, where 56 municipalities have declared a state of emergency.

On the other hand, Argentina faces an equally worrying crisis. In the province of Chubut, fires have consumed around 2,000 hectares, while the national government has been criticized for its lack of effective action on the growing climate crisis.

Fire management has been transferred to the Ministry of Justice, which has generated concern among environmentalists and social organizations. Latfem has reported that under the administration of Javier Milei, policies have been implemented that not only minimize the climate crisis but seem designed to exacerbate it.

 With rhetoric that delegitimizes environmental concerns as “inventions” to justify taxes, the government has prioritized corporate interests over environmental protection and human rights.

The devastation is not limited to the current fires; last year, more than 103,000 hectares of native forests were razed in northern Argentina. Provinces such as Santiago del Estero and Chaco have been the most affected, raising serious questions about the government’s commitment to sustainability and ecosystem preservation.

Both events reflect an alarming reality: South America is facing climate change that demands quick and effective responses.

 A lack of coordinated action and the weakening of environmental policies could lead to even more serious consequences if urgent measures are not taken to address this multifaceted crisis.

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