El Niño increases rainfall in the Andes region, provoking massive flooding in Peru. As the country braces for a new round of the weather phenomenon, the government announced it will allocate US$1 million in assistance to 14 regions. Many Peruvians, however, feel the government's response is inadequate and question whether authorities are prepared to reduce risks in vulnerable areas. Preparations should have been undertaken last year and a permanent plan is necessary, critics say. Rael Mora reports from Lima. teleSUR
