More recently, in 1980 and 1987, hurricanes devastated banana and coconut plantations; 1998 and 1999 also saw very active hurricane seasons, with Hurricane Lenny in 1999 causing extensive damage to the west coast of the island.
En 1980 e 1987, furacáns comprometeron as plantacións de banana e coco; en 1998 e 1999 tamén viron tempadas de furacáns moi activas, co Furacán Lenny en 1999 causando grandes danos na costa oeste da illa.