Honduras: Lack of Gov't Support Leads to Bean Shortage

By : teleSUR English

Published On: 2015-04-21

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Lack of Honduran government support to local agriculture has lead to a shortage of beans, a key component of the national diet. Critics charge that the government prioritizes support for export crops over the nutritional needs of its population. This has led to shortages of basic staples such as rice, corn, and beans, with speculation driven price hikes for such products. In response, the government has created a military unit to combat price speculation, a move that critics say will not resolve the problem but will increase the country's militarization. Gerardo Torres reports from Tegucigalpa. teleSUR

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