- El Niño cycle increases drought risk across Southern Africa, Sahel, Central America, Southeast Asia, and the Caribbean, pressuring global food prices.
- El Niño conditions are impacting maize seasons in Southern Africa and posing crop yield risks to Central America.
El Niño Devastates Corn and Bean Crops in Guatemala and Honduras
What happened
El Niño climate patterns have caused severe devastation to corn and bean crops in Guatemala and Honduras. This crop failure is occurring amid a broader pattern where El Niño conditions increase drought risk across Central America and other regions. The event was reported on November 1, 2026.
Why it matters
The crop failures in Guatemala and Honduras contribute to the pressure on global food prices. This situation is part of a larger trend where El Niño conditions pose crop yield risks to Central America and Southern Africa, impacting regional food security.
El Niño conditions are impacting maize seasons in Southern Africa and posing crop yield risks to Central America.
Who's involved
Who could feel it
Possible knock-on effectsThese are possibilities Brind reasoned out, not predictions, and not advice. Most are not stated in any report.
- GuatemalaSpeculative
Guatemala might face reduced agricultural revenue due to crop failure.
- HondurasSpeculative
Honduras might face reduced agricultural revenue due to drought-devastated crops.
- World Food ProgrammeSpeculative
World Food Programme could see increased demand for humanitarian aid funding due to food insecurity.