Data or statistical facts on the situation and perspectives of agri-food systems and the impact of policies
The price of basic foodstuffs increased by 6.1% after two months of blockade in Hormuz (INFOBAE, 2026).
50% of Latin America's energy comes from hydroelectric sources, making the region highly exposed to El Niño; droughts force reliance on costlier thermal plants, raising agricultural production costs (Castellanos, 2026).
5.1% rise in vegetable oil prices and 7.2% in sugar — its highest since October 2025 — were recorded in March 2026, both linked to energy cost increases from the Iran war (Ibáñez, 2026).
On April 2, 2026, Haiti's government announced a 37% increase in diesel prices and 29% in gasoline, triggering street protests in Port-au-Prince. With gangs controlling an estimated 90% of fuel distribution, the price hike is compounding an already severe food security crisis.
Nearly 40% of Haitians survive on less than $2.15 daily, and experts warn the fuel hike will force 'impossible tradeoffs' regarding basic services and food access for already struggling families.
A 20%–30% increase in prices could be generated by the certification of producers supported by CAF (CAF, 2025).
2023 marked the beginning of clear declines in inflation in most LAC countries (OECD, 2024).
Five economies —Brazil, Chile, Peru, Mexico and Colombia— showed differentiated dynamics in inflation normalization (OECD, 2024).
Two economies —Brazil and Mexico— face tensions in inflation expectations (OECD, 2024).
201.4% was the year-on-year food price inflation in Argentina in September 2024, the highest in the región (FAO et al., 2025).
