Central America's Dry Corridor, a drought-prone region stretching from Guatemala to Panama, faces unprecedented challenges in 2025 as climate change accelerates environmental degradation. Prolonged dry spells and record-breaking temperatures this year have devastated staple crops like maize and beans, threatening food security for millions.
Rural communities report the worst harvest failures in living memory, with many families abandoning ancestral farmlands. "We've lost three consecutive planting seasons," said a community leader from Honduras, speaking on condition of anonymity. "Without international support, our way of life disappears."
The crisis comes as world leaders convene for COP30, where developing nations are pushing for increased climate adaptation funding. Environmental analysts warn the Dry Corridor's situation could trigger mass migration waves and regional instability if unaddressed.
While national governments have implemented emergency food programs, experts argue systemic solutions require global cooperation. Recent satellite data shows 62% of the region's agricultural land now faces severe desertification – a 15% increase since 2020.
