太平洋上厄尔尼诺现象的增强正促使拉丁美洲政府加紧应对。各国正在动员消防力量、启动应急预案，并对水电、能源和交通等关键基础设施进行防护，以应对即将出现的干旱、极端高温和洪水威胁 [1]。
世界气象组织代表罗德尼·马丁内斯警告，尽管提前获得预警，但该地区常常在将预报转化为具体行动方面面临困难 [1]。他强调："现在是做出决定、进行有效准备和政治一致性的时候" [1]。
巴西已动员超过4,600名联邦人员参与防火和应急响应工作，并扩大消防队伍规模 [1]。厄瓜多尔拨款数百万美元用于防洪、应急响应和农业恢复 [1]。哥斯达黎加根据国家应急预案启动了200多项防灾措施 [1]。巴拿马当局制定了应对厄尔尼诺对运河运营潜在影响的计划 [1]。
哥伦比亚环保部长伊琳·维莱兹表示："气候变化将长期存在" [1]，暗示各国需要做好长期应对的准备。
Latin American governments are intensifying preparations to combat the anticipated impacts of a strengthening El Niño phenomenon, mobilizing firefighting personnel, activating emergency protocols, and fortifying water, energy, and transportation infrastructure against looming droughts, extreme heat, and flooding. [1]
Brazil has deployed more than 4,600 federal personnel for fire prevention and response operations while expanding its firefighting capabilities. [1] Ecuador has allocated millions of dollars toward flood prevention, emergency response, and agricultural recovery programs. [1] Costa Rica has implemented over 200 measures under its national emergency plan. [1] Panama has developed contingency plans to address potential disruptions to canal operations. [1]
A representative from the World Meteorological Organization warned that despite advance forecasting capabilities, the region frequently struggles to translate predictions into concrete action. "Now is the time for decision-making, effective preparation, and political consensus," Rodney Martinez stated. [1] Colombia's Environment Minister Irene Vélez noted that "climate change will be a long-term presence." [1]
El Niño has already been confirmed and is expected to intensify over the remainder of the year. [1]