40% of the world's population is at risk from infection with this tropical disease. This year, outbreaks are active in 15 countries, causing the most lethal crises in Argentina, Bolivia and Brazil.
In 2023, more than 200 people died from the bite of the cursed mosquito in Mexico, with the most affected states being Guerrero, Quintana Roo, Yucatán and Veracruz. Global warming, changes in soil and rainfall patterns are allowing it to thrive in environments and regions that were previously unfavorable.