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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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

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FAO urges swift action as La Niña threatens global food security
20/09/2024
The Organization’s Anticipatory Action Plan outlines ways to safeguard millions of people at risk in view of the climate phenomenon’s potential devastating...

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Food crisis in Haiti: FAO calls for urgent funding to assist 608,000 people to prevent further starvation and suffering
11/09/2024
From FAO Regional Office for Latin America and the Caribbean
Publications

Publications
Sweden’s contribution to FAO’s emergencies operations, March 2025
03/2025
Sweden has reinforced its commitment to global food security with a total contribution of SEK 73 million (USD 7.23 million) to FAO’s emergencies operations...

Publications
Haiti: DIEM – Data in Emergencies Monitoring brief, round 6
03/2025
This Data in Emergencies Monitoring (DIEM-Monitoring) brief shares the results of the sixth-round assessment conducted in June and July 2024 in Haiti.

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Guatemala: Humanitarian Needs and Response Plan 2025
03/2025
Guatemala’s humanitarian crisis is mainly driven by climate-induced disruptions to agricultural production and increased human mobility.
Multimedia
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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...

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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,...