Cunen, a village in the Quiche department of Guatemala, is grappling with the impending threat of El Niño as severe drought conditions persist. The local population, largely dependent on subsistence farming, fears that without sufficient rainfall, their crops will fail, leading to potential starvation. Cecilia Pasa, a local farmer, expressed the dire situation, noting that many residents have abandoned planting altogether due to the lack of water. The village, part of the Dry Corridor that stretches through Central America, is experiencing intensified drought conditions exacerbated by climate change. Approximately 2.5 million Guatemalans are at risk of food insecurity, prompting the government to prepare 1.1 million food rations for distribution. The situation is further complicated by the recent deportation of thousands of Guatemalans from the United States, which has diminished financial support from remittances. As families struggle to adapt, many are resorting to raising livestock for income, but the overall outlook remains grim as they await the rains.