Ecuador: Garbage-clogged estuary displaces 31, 200+ need aid in Milagro

In Milagro, Ecuador, an estuary clogged with garbage has caused flooding or contamination affecting over 200 residents, with 31 still in temporary shelter. Local authorities' inaction is blamed, highlighting chronic infrastructure and waste-management failures. The situation underscores a humanitarian and environmental governance gap, though the exact trigger and scale remain partially unclear.

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