As Biofuel Demand Grows, So Do Guatemala’s Hunger Pangs

The original version of this article, by Elisabeth Rosenthal, appeared in The New York Times. In the tiny tortillerias of this city, people complain ceaselessly about the high price of corn. Just three years ago, one quetzal – about 15 cents – bought eight tortillas; today it buys only four. And eggs have tripled in price … Continue reading As Biofuel Demand Grows, So Do Guatemala’s Hunger Pangs