Political Unrest in Honduras Not Effecting Coffee Production

TEGUCIGALPA JUNE 28 2009
The political and social unrest in Honduras shows no sign of affecting the output of Honduran coffee.

Despite a military coup which ousted Honduran president Manuel Zelaya, and the crackdown on peaceful pro-Zelaya protesters in the Honduran capital of Tegucigalpa, Reuters today reported "no immediate sign the unrest would affect production [of coffee]".

In November, the U.S. Government projected that Honduras will produce 4.1 million (60 kilograms) bags of coffee. Coffee exports for 2009 are forecast at 3.6 million 60 kilogram bags.

Honduran Coffee Institute (IHCAFE)
Reuters