# Extreme weather impacts Latin American agriculture

> Developing situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/extreme-weather-impacts-latin-american-agriculture
> Updated: 2026-11-03T13:43:00.000Z. Sources: 4. Developments: 3.

Extreme weather conditions are disrupting agricultural production across Latin America. In Bolivia, heavy rainfall in the Santa Cruz region has hindered soy planting, with officials reporting that only 160,000 of the planned 300,000 hectares have been sown. This excess water threatens to significantly reduce soy yields and may also compromise rice and sugar cane production.

In Mexico, the impact of weather varies by region. In Veracruz, heavy rains have caused rot and structural damage to flower crops, leading to economic losses for producers. In Morelos, drought conditions linked to El Niño have affected approximately 25,000 hectares of corn, sorghum, beans, and squash, prompting the activation of catastrophic insurance. In Sinaloa, excessive rainfall has impacted up to 80 percent of peanut crops, raising concerns regarding harvest quality and potential decreases in commercial prices.

Recent heavy rains in Sonora, driven by the “Pineapple Express” phenomenon, are expected to cause short-term harvest disruptions for cantaloupe, honeydew, and seedless watermelon. Experts anticipate delays of 48 to 72 hours in areas such as Hermosillo, Caborca, and Guaymas, as crews are forced out of muddy fields to prevent soil compaction and physical damage to mature fruit. These disruptions are expected to create immediate gaps in picking schedules and slow the movement of produce through Nogales.

## Timeline

### 2026-11-03: Sonora melon and watermelon harvests face disruption from rains

Heavy rains in Sonora, Mexico, are causing 48 to 72 hour harvest disruptions for melons and watermelons, potentially slowing supply through Nogales.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/sonora-melon-and-watermelon-harvests-face-disruption-from-rains

### 2026-11-02: Drought and heavy rains impact agricultural production in Mexico

Extreme weather is hitting Mexican agriculture: drought in Morelos has damaged 25,000 hectares of corn and sorghum, while heavy rains in Sinaloa threaten up to 80 percent of peanut production.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/drought-and-heavy-rains-impact-agricultural-production-in-mexico

### 2026-10-11: Heavy rains threaten agricultural production in Bolivia and Mexico

Heavy rains are causing significant agricultural losses, impacting soy, rice, and sugar cane in Bolivia, and destroying flower crops in Veracruz, Mexico.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/heavy-rains-threaten-agricultural-production-in-bolivia-and-mexico

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