João Intini: “Regional cooperation is key to building more resilient and sustainable food systems”

14/08/2025

The Food Systems Officer at the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) took part in the 10th Meeting of the Regional Network of Public Food Supply and Marketing Systems (SPAA Network).

Raúl Benítez, former FAO ADG in Latin America and the Caribbean: "Eradicating hunger means transforming the world"

01/08/2025

In this interview, Raúl Benítez, former Assistant Director-General and Regional Representative of FAO for Latin America and the Caribbean, reflects on the milestones of his tenure, highlights the remaining challenges, and shares his thoughts on the shared dream of a world free from hunger.

José Graziano: FAO’s greatest contribution in the region was introducing the concept of food security

30/06/2025

The former FAO Director-General reflects on the structural challenges faced by Latin America and the Caribbean during his tenure as Assistant Director-General and Regional Representative of FAO for Latin America and the Caribbean from 2006 to 2011.

“School feeding programs are a virtuous cycle: local farmers increase their income, and students gain access to fresh, quality food”

27/11/2024

Najla Veloso, Coordinator of the Project Regional Agenda for Sustainable School Feeding in Latin America and the Caribbean, from the Brazil-FAO International Cooperation Programme