EL SALVADOR: FARMERS COUNT THE COST OF RECENT DROUGHT
Meteo
(25 Aug 1997) Spanish/Nat The government of El Salvador has said it will start importing maize due to the losses suffered in the recent drought. The drought, a result of the dramatic climate changes - known in the region as "El Nino" has led to crop losses worth an estimated 31 (m) million U-S dollars throughout El Salvador. It is feared El Salvador and neighbouring Latin American countries stand to lose millions in poor harvests and damaged property. Farmers like Santiago Portillo are still
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