Latin America's second-longest river at lowest level in 72 years

The water levels of Latin America’s second-longest river are at their lowest in 72 years and there is no sign the Parana River will rise again any time soon.
Rainfall has diminished and the locals also blame hydroelectric projects built upstream and ill-planned bridges – but mostly massive deforestation to make way for cattle and soya production.
The Parana runs south for nearly 5,000 kilometres (3,100 miles) from the centre of Brazil and empties into the Atlantic Ocean, providing energy, drinking water and a major transport route.
Al Jazeera’s Daniel Schweimler reports from the northeast of Argentina about the impact the crisis is having on the residents of San Pedro.

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