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How did a Brazilian frost in 1975 affect Colombia’s coffee economy?
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In 1975, a severe frost in Brazil destroyed a significant portion of that nation’s coffee crop. Because coffee has long served as the backbone of the Colombian economy, this supply shock caused global prices for Colombian coffee exports to soar. While this increased the value of exports, the sudden influx of wealth contributed to high levels of inflation within Colombia.1