VOICED : Mortandad de peces en rio Lempa crea alarma en Centroamerica

The Lempa River, spanning Guatemala, Honduras, and El Salvador, is experiencing a massive species die-off, raising environmental concerns. The coffee industry in Esquipulas, Guatemala, is blamed for discharging waste into the river. The river is crucial for irrigation, livestock, hydroelectric power, and water supply, especially in El Salvador. Local communities suffer as the water quality deteriorates, affecting basic needs. Species like guapote and camarón are nearing extinction. Efforts to curb pollution have been unsuccessful, with studies confirming ongoing contamination.

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