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Food Inflation: a key challenge to sustain the achievements of Latin America and the Caribbean
23/09/2025

By: Máximo Torero Cullen, Chief Economist of FAO and Regional Representative ad interim for Latin America and the Caribbean.

We are making progress in the fight against hunger, but not everyone equally
29/08/2025

By: Máximo Torero Cullen, FAO Chief Economist and Regional Representative ad interim for Latin America and the Caribbean.

Without women's empowerment, there is no climate resilience: The challenge of drought plans
22/04/2025

By Eve Crowley, Deputy Regional Representative of FAO for Latin America and the Caribbean.

School Feeding: How Can Public Policies Change Lives?
14/03/2025

By Najla Veloso, Senior Specialist in School Feeding at FAO for Latin America and the Caribbean

The Cost of Obesity: How Agrifood Systems Can Be Part of the Solution
04/03/2025

By Daniela Godoy G. - FAO Senior Policy Officer for Food Security and Nutrition

Food Security and Climate Resilience: An Essential Link for the Future
23/01/2025

By Mario Lubetkin, Assistant Director-General and FAO Regional Representative for Latin America and the Caribbean.

Technology, Innovation, and Strategic Planning: Keys to Sustainable Fisheries and Aquaculture Development
26/11/2024

By José Aguilar-Manjarrez, FAO Aquaculture Officer.

School Feeding: A key tool against hunger and malnutrition
26/11/2024

By Najla Veloso, Coordinator of the Regional Agenda for Sustainable School Feeding in Latin America and the Caribbean – Brazil-FAO International Cooperation Program

Leave No “Foodprint”: Technological Innovations to Prevent and Reduce Food Losses and Waste
24/10/2024

By Daniela Godoy, Senior Policy Officer in Food Security and Nutrition at FAO’s Regional Office for Latina America and the Caribbean.

Amazonian Bioeconomy: An Essential Path for Sustainable Development
14/10/2024

By Mario Lubetkin, FAO Assistant Director-General and Regional Representative for Latin America and the Caribbean.

Urban Resilience: The path to green and sustainable cities
04/10/2024

By João Intini, Food Systems Policy Officer, Latin America and the Caribbean

Food Security in Latin America and the Caribbean: Progress, challenges and the commitment to move forward
12/09/2024

By Mario Lubetkin, FAO Assistant Director-General and Regional Representative for Latin America and the Caribbean

World Zoonoses Day: the importance of animal health and welfare
29/07/2024

By Andrés González Serrano Sustainable livestock, animal health, and biodiversity FAO Officer for Latin America and the Caribbean

Cooperatives: A key factor in eradicating hunger and fostering a sustainable future
02/07/2024

by Luiz Beduschi, FAO Senior Land Development Policy Officer for Latin America and the Caribbean

Haiti: a call to action for all Caribbean and Latin American countries
20/06/2024

By: Mario Lubetkin, FAO Assistant Director-General and FAO Regional Representative for Latin America and the Caribbean

Environment: Challenges for Latin America & the Caribbean
19/06/2024

By Hivy Ortiz Chour, Better Environment Officer

5th World Food Safety Day - Prepare for the Unexpected
07/06/2024

By Dr. Renata Clarke Sub-Regional Coordinator for the Caribbean and Dr. Lisa Indar Director-Surveillance, Diseace Prevention and Control Division, Caribbean Public Health Agency (CARPHA)

Protecting Biodiversity for a Better Environment
20/05/2024

By Hivy Ortiz Chour, Better Environment Officer

Op-ed -Protecting Our Oceans: Combating Illegal, Unreported, and Unregulated Fishing
05/05/2024

By Javier Villanueva, Senior fishery and aquaculture officer

Anticipating the La Niña Phenomenon: The Importance of Understanding and Mitigating Its Impacts
24/04/2024

By Ángela Blanco, Emergency and Resilience Officer and By Marion Khamis, Specialist in Resilience and Disaster Risk Management