Peru: Fire Destroys 200 Hectares of Totora on Lake Titicaca Amid Drought

A fire has destroyed 200 hectares of totora reeds near the Uros islands in Lake Titicaca, exacerbated by an intense drought. Authorities suspect the fire may have been deliberately reignited, raising concerns about environmental damage and the livelihoods of local communities.

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