World An Economic Lifeline in South America, the Paraná River, Is Shriveling September 4, 2021September 5, 2021Daniel Politi and Sebastián López BrachComments Off on An Economic Lifeline in South America, the Paraná River, Is Shriveling The continent’s second-largest river is drying up amid the biggest drought in 70 years, upending ecosystems, trade and livelihoods.