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LAC: 50% hydro energy at risk from El Niño drought
20/04/2026
50% of energy in Latin America comes from hydroelectric plants, which leaves the region heavily exposed to El Niño. Droughts force the activation of more expensive thermal power plants, driving up energy prices and directly impacting agricultural production costs. (Castellanos,2026)
(Castellanos,2026)
Salazar Castellanos, D. (2026, abril 20). Fenómeno de El Niño: mapa de cultivos y países de América Latina que tendrían mayores riesgos en 2026. Bloomberg Línea. https://www.bloomberglinea.com/economia/fenomeno-de-el-nino-mapa-de-cultivos-y-paises-de-america-latina-que-tendrian-mayores-riesgos-en-2026/