Mar 5 β€’ 13:30 UTC πŸ‡ͺπŸ‡¨ Ecuador El Universo (ES)

Dredging of the Guayas River

The dredging of the Guayas River, despite promised investments, has disappointed residents of Guayaquil due to insufficient and ineffective work, leaving the city vulnerable to severe flooding.

Over the decades, government negligence has allowed sediments in the Guayas River to reach catastrophic levels leading to recurring flooding issues in Guayaquil. The recent announcement of dredging was met with optimism, as it was expected to alleviate the winter floods that plague the city each year. However, the expectations have been met with frustration as the reality of the dredging process has proven ineffective.

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