Latin America and the Caribbean
Latin America and the Caribbean is the world’s second most disaster-prone region. Recurrent climatic shocks and natural disasters add to transboundary animal disease outbreaks, conflict and political unrest, structural poverty and the economic consequences of COVID-19. These factors continue to aggravate food insecurity and the degradation of livelihoods. FAO’s work in the region mainly focuses on addressing the immediate needs of affected populations by restoring their production activities and agricultural livelihoods.
News
News
FAO strengthens food security across Haiti and the Dominican Republic through emergency agriculture and regional agrifood system protection
26/01/2026
High-level mission to Haiti and the Dominican Republic focuses on cross-border protection of livelihoods and agrifood systems
News
FAO’s new Global Emergency and Resilience Appeal seeks $2.5 billion to support 100 million people in 54 countries
03/12/2025
Inaugural Appeal focuses on cost-effective agricultural solutions that link urgent needs with long-term resilience
News
Disasters cost global agriculture $3.26 trillion over three decades, FAO report reveals
14/11/2025
New FAO study shows how digital solutions are empowering farmers and fishers to prevent losses and build resilient agrifood systems
Publications
Publications
Colombia: DIEM – Data in Emergencies Monitoring brief, round 4
08/2023
This Data in Emergencies Monitoring (DIEM-Monitoring) brief shares the results of a fourth-round assessment conducted in January and February 2023 in...
Publications
Dry Corridor: Canada’s contribution through the Special Fund for Emergency and Rehabilitation Activities (SFERA) – Anticipatory Action window
07/2023
In Central America’s Dry Corridor, long periods of drought interspersed with heavy rains threaten the food security of vulnerable populations.
Publications
The Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela: Humanitarian Response Plan 2022-2023
07/2023
In the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela, the socioeconomic crisis continues to drive food insecurity – the most pressing challenge for the population.
Multimedia
Photo Collection
Guatemala: Mitigating the impact of drought on agriculture in the country's Dry Corridor
17/02/2026
View this gallery on Flickr.
Video
FAO emergency livelihoods program in Venezuela
15/07/2024
FAO Emergency and Resilience Program in Venezuela integrates the social, technical-productive and financial dimensions to guarantee access to food for...