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.
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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...

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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
Publications

Publications
Special Fund for Emergency and Rehabilitation Activities – Annual report 2023
08/2024
The Special Fund for Emergency and Rehabilitation Activities (SFERA) enables the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) to take...

Publications
Nicaragua: Belgium’s contribution through the Special Fund for Emergency and Rehabilitation Activities (SFERA)
06/2024
To mitigate the adverse impacts of El Niño on people’s lives and livelihoods in Nicaragua, the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations...

Publications
Colombia: DIEM – Data in Emergencies Monitoring brief, round 5
06/2024
This Data in Emergencies Monitoring (DIEM-Monitoring) brief shares the results of a fifth-round assessment conducted in November and December 2023 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
Haiti: Supporting resilient agriculture in the face of climate shocks
12/05/2025
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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...