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El Niño to halve Puno rainfall Jan-Mar 2027, threatening agriculture
La República (Peru)LO·PE·about 23 hours ago
Peruvian commentary highlights that existing food safety regulations lack enforcement, leaving gaps in laboratory capacity, traceability, and removal of contaminated food, potentially increasing cancer risks from agricultural products. The claim is an opinion piece, not a confirmed event, but points to systemic weaknesses in Peru's food safety infrastructure.