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
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News
FAO and WFP early warning report reveals worsening hunger in 13 hotspots; five with immediate risk of starvation
16/06/2025
Sudan, Palestine, South Sudan, Haiti, and Mali remain hotspots of highest concern, and Democratic Republic of the Congo has returned as a hunger hotspot...

News
Acute food insecurity and malnutrition rise for sixth consecutive year in world’s most fragile regions – new report
16/05/2025
In 2024, over 295 million people across 53 countries and territories faced acute hunger—an increase of almost 14 million people compared to 2023, while...

News
New UN report warns of conflict-induced famine and catastrophic hunger in 5 major hotspots alongside the looming La Niña climate threat in others
31/10/2024
Acute food insecurity is set to increase in magnitude and severity in 22 countries and territories
Publications

Publications
Haiti: Response overview - January 2020
02/2020
Throughout 2019, Haiti was marked by major natural disasters that add to the effects of those experienced during the past ten years, the cholera epidemic,...

Publications
Chile: Building agricultural resilience to climate risks
10/2021
This case study describes the Republic of Chile’s approach to building agricultural resilience to natural hazard-induced disasters, particularly climate...

Publications
The Republic of Nicaragua: Urgent call for assistance
01/2021
Central America has been severely affected by a record-breaking hurricane season, with the passage of Category 4 Hurricane Eta across the region in...
Multimedia
Video
Transforming Agrifood Systems to Consolidate Peace in Colombia
19/09/2024
In the aftermath of conflict, two remarkable women in Colombia are finding strength and empowerment through an innovative project: Territorial Transformation,...

Photo Collection
Engaging with indigenous communities in Anticipatory Action programming cycles in the Dry Corridor of Guatemala
16/07/2025
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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...