The article highlights a significant issue faced by the poultry industry in Santa Cruz and Cochabamba, Bolivia, where a corn shortage has led to a chicken meat price increase of up to two bolivianos per kilo. This shortage is attributed to the late resumption of sales by the state company, Emapa, and adverse weather conditions impacting crop production. The current supply of corn is only 25% of the industry's monthly requirements, resulting in a severe shortage and a crisis for the poultry sector. Small and medium-sized farms are particularly affected, with some closing due to the shortage. The industry is calling for urgent measures, including the removal of quota restrictions by Emapa and an emergency grain import decree by the government to address the anticipated deficit of 400,000 tons in the upcoming semester.