Data or statistical facts on the situation and perspectives of agri-food systems and the impact of policies
167 million people face moderate or severe food insecurity in Latin America and the Caribbean; in addition, more than 33 million suffer from hunger and over 181 million cannot afford a healthy diet.
Between 25% and 30% of the 1,345,000 head of cattle are exposed to disease, death and loss of pastures, with the greatest impact in Arauca, Arauquita and Tame, Colombia. (Fundación Corocoras, 2026).
In Arauca, Colombia, there are approximately 482,631 hectares dedicated to agricultural activities at risk due to permanent exposure to flooding. (Fundación Cocoras, 2026).
It decreased by 4.7% compared to the level of March 2026. It averaged 88.5 points in April 2026. (FAO, 2026).
It decreased by 1.1% compared to the level of March 2026. It averaged 119.6 points in April 2026. (FAO, 2026).
It increased by 1.2% compared to the level of March 2026. It averaged 193.9 points in April 2026. (FAO, 2026).
It increased by 5.9% compared to the level in March 2026. It averaged 193.9 points in April 2026. (FAO, 2026).
It increased by 0.8% compared to the level in March 2026. It averaged 111.3 points in April 2026. (FAO, 2026).
It increased 1.6% from its revised March 2026 level. It averaged 130.7 in April 2026. (FAO, 2026).
100 million people in LAC face water scarcity despite the region holding 34% of the planet's renewable freshwater (FAO, 2026).
