Highlights
Why is eating healthy still a challenge in Latin America and the Caribbean?
Although hunger has decreased in recent years in the region, millions of people still cannot afford a healthy diet. Its high cost and inequalities between countries shape the daily eating habits of millions of households.
50 Years of TCP: Delivering results, catalyzing change
The Technical Cooperation Programme (TCP) was created to enable FAO to make its know-how and technical expertise available to member countries upon request.
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Events
29/6
2026
31/8
2026
Experiences that transform
Hybrid Event, 29/06/2026 - 31/08/2026
Call for applications on bioinputs and agricultural plastics in Latin America and the Caribbean
26/8
2026
Session 1: Access to Finance for Rural Women: Instruments, barriers, and innovative experiences in financial inclusion
Virtual Event, 26/08/2026
Following three editions focused on family farming registries (2023), public procurement (2024), and rural youth (2026), this fourth edition places rural women and their fundamental role in agrifood systems at the center of the discussion.
Regional Representative
Mr. Rene Orellana Halkyer was appointed by the FAO Director-General, QU Dongyu, as Assistant Director-General and Regional Representative for Latin America and the Caribbean, effective 1 November 2025.
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Key Documents
Publications
How to use antibiotics effectively and responsibly in poultry production - for the sake of human and animal health
2024
The use of antibiotics and thus the threat of antimicrobial resistance (AMR) can be reduced by adopting the right husbandry practices. This publication provides practical tips to the livestock producer aiming at improving animal health and hence the reduced use of antibiotics


