NewzBetween June 1 and August 1, 2026, the El Niño phenomenon caused severe drought conditions in Colombia, resulting in the deaths of 9,865 cattle, the displacement of 333,228 animals, and approximately 2.2 million affected hectares.
In response to these agricultural impacts, the Colombian Federation of Cattle Ranchers (Fedegán) presented an official balance to the Ministry of Agriculture, urgently requesting the government to implement a comprehensive emergency plan to address the multimillion-dollar losses suffered by the livestock sector.
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