Colombian Coffee Under Threat: Earthquake Halts Exports and Destroys Logistics
🇨🇴 **Colombia Halts Coffee Exports Due to Earthquake**
A powerful 7.4 magnitude quake destroyed roads leading to the main port of Buenaventura. Exports are paralyzed during the peak harvest season. 📉
📉 **Consequences:**
• 254 fatalities, schools and hospitals destroyed.
• Logistics in coffee regions (Cauca, Nariño) cut off.
• Alternative Caribbean ports are overloaded and inaccessible due to lack of transport.
Colombia is the world's 3rd largest coffee producer. Supply delays will inevitably impact global prices. ☕🚫
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