Guatemala Declares Red Alert Over Drought in Border Region

Published on Honduras Daily · Sep 13, 2026 · Originally reported September 12, 2026 by La Prensa

Guatemala's vice president has declared a red alert for the Trifinio border region it shares with Honduras and El Salvador, as El Niño–driven drought threatens corn and bean crops, rural jobs, and food security across the three countries.

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