Map of crop prospects and food supply situation

LATIN AMERICA AND CARIBBEAN

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Unfavourable prospects for current crops Food supply shortfall in current marketing year requiring exceptional assistance Unfavourable crop prospects and food supply shortfall

LATIN AMERICA AND CARIBBEAN: In Central America, the food supply situation remains tight in areas of Guatemala and El Salvador affected by drought last year. Declining international coffee prices have worsened the situation. Food assistance continues to be provided to the most vulnerable groups. In Jamaica and Haiti, heavy rains and flooding at the end of May caused damage to rural housing and infrastructure, as well as to crops.

 


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