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Guatemala: Latin America & The Caribbean Weekly Situation Update as of 7 August 2026
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· August 7, 2026
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Key takeaway In Guatemala, increased volcanic activity has led to the evacuation of 1,400 people.
In the region, severe weather has had a significant impact on neighboring countries. Chile has seen 16,400 people directly affected by severe weather. In Guatemala, increased volcanic activity has led to the evacuation of 1,400 people. Further details on these events and the forecast for the region, including the expected intensification of El Niño, are available from ReliefWeb.
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Category: disaster Published: August 7, 2026 Source: ReliefWeb Reading time: 1 min
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