Colombia vs Peru: Amazon River Drama, Drought Edition

Colombia vs Peru: Amazon River Drama, Drought Edition
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In what sounds like a tropical soap opera, Colombia's ONLY Amazon port town is on the verge of river exile thanks to a drought and the Amazon playing musical chairs with its course. This watery border drama with Peru has politicians waving flags harder than a confused football fan, desperately trying to keep tabs on a river that apparently thinks it can ghost an entire town. Locals scramble to adapt like it's the world’s slowest game of survival, all while the river—the literal lifeline—is too busy shifting to RSVP on time. The town’s fate? More uncertain than your WiFi during a Netflix binge in the jungle.

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Source: Feeds | Published: 9/7/2025 | Author: John Otis