Overview

• The extreme drought in the Amazon River has led to a significant decrease in fish populations, severely impacting the livelihoods of Indigenous fishermen.
• Indigenous communities are experiencing critical shortages of clean water, leading to health issues from consuming contaminated water.
• Efforts by governments and nonprofits to provide aid are hindered by the remote locations of many affected communities.
• Peru has declared a state of emergency, while Brazil and Colombia are distributing water purification systems and humanitarian aid.
• Concerns grow about the potential for future droughts to further isolate communities and exacerbate resource scarcity.