Drought in Yoro Kills 400 Head of Cattle

Published on Honduras Daily · Aug 21, 2026 · Originally reported August 19, 2026 by Radio Cadena Voces (RCV)

A prolonged drought in Yoro has killed at least 400 head of cattle in the municipalities of Olanchito, Arenal, and Jocón, prompting a congressman to call for an emergency assessment by agricultural and disaster-response authorities.

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