Hondurans are bracing for shortages of basic goods this year. The lack of government support to local agriculture in the face of a severe drought has led to a shortage of beans, a key component of the national diet. Critics charge that the government prioritizes support for more lucrative export crops over the nutritional needs of its population. This has led to shortages of basic staples such as rice, corn, and beans, with speculation driving price hikes for such products. In response, the government has created a military unit to combat price speculation, a move that critics say will not resolve the problem but will intensify the country's militarization. Gerardo Torres reports from Tegucigalpa. teleSUR