Amazonas dengue cases double to 2,540; El Niño expands breeding grounds

Peru's Amazonas region reports 2,540 dengue cases through week 34 of 2026, double the 2025 figure, with Diresa attributing the surge to El Niño creating new breeding grounds. The claim is based on regional health data, but the El Niño link is an inference from local authorities. This signals a worsening regional health burden and potential strain on healthcare resources.