The "Super Niño" 2026: How Do We Prepare for Its Effects in Latin America and the Caribbean?

IFRC article analyzing what a 2026 "Super Niño" could mean for Latin America and the Caribbean, with projected temperature increases of 2°C to 3°C in the central Pacific. It explains the differentiated effects by subregion — droughts in the Central American Dry Corridor, extreme rainfall in the Southern Cone, wildfires in northern South America — and describes how the Red Cross Anticipatory Action strategy, Early Action Protocols and the DREF fund enable action before the impact reaches the most vulnerable communities.