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Honduran Shrimp Farmers Suffer After China Ties Shift

3/5/2026

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  • Honduras's shrimp farmers face worsening conditions after severing ties with Taiwan for China, with sales dropping from over $100 million in 2022 to $16 million in 2025.
  • Javier Amador, leader of Honduran shrimp farmers, says they feel betrayed by former President Xiomara Castro.
  • Nasry Asfura, newly elected President of Honduras, may restore relations with Taiwan after considering agreements with Beijing in response to U.S. lawmakers' calls for renewed ties.