13 FEBRUARY 1998. BOLIVIA: AGRICULTURE (IMPACT)

Inter Press Service reports that Bolivian peasants, many in isolated high Andean valleys, are protesting the lack of government relief from agricultural damage following floods and drought. Drought has affected almost 60,000 families, causing $13 million in agricultural damage. Up to 80% of the quinoa cereal crop has been lost in Potosi department, requiring emergency food distribution. The worst effects are expected to occur in coming months.

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