Latin America experienced some of the worst effects of global warming in 2023.

• The continent suffered tens of thousands of climate-related deaths and at least $21 billion in economic losses.
• Disasters, climate change and socioeconomic shocks caused food insecurity for 13.8 million people.
• Dengue fever cases broke records with over 3 million reported in the first 7 months of 2023.
• Unusually high temperatures and prolonged droughts affected many areas.
• The Amazon rainforest saw record heat, severe droughts, and wildfires.
• Southern Brazil experienced deadly floods throughout the year.
• The combined effects of climate change and economic problems are creating a food crisis in some countries.

Read more at The Guardian website.