Food security in Latin America during the COVID-19 pandemic: A comparative study of policy responses in Mexico, Brazil, and Colombia
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| Format: | artículo original |
| Estat: | Versión publicada |
| Data de publicació: | 2026 |
| Descripció: | The COVID-19 pandemic revealed and worsened structural weaknesses in Latin America’s food systems, causing a sharp increase in food insecurity. This study compares how Mexico, Brazil, and Colombia responded, using a multiple case study approach within a most similar systems design (MSSD). It analyzes quantitative data from organizations like FAO, ECLAC, and WFP, applying a human rights-based framework to evaluate each country’s protection of the right to food before, during, and after the pandemic. Findings show notable differences: Brazil sustained key social programs, Mexico cut food-related budgets, and Colombia implemented decentralized responses. These variations highlight the importance of institutional design, public policy focus, and state capacity in shaping food security outcomes during health crises. |
| Pais: | Portal de Revistas UNA |
| Institution: | Universidad Nacional de Costa Rica |
| Repositorio: | Portal de Revistas UNA |
| Idioma: | Español Inglés |
| OAI Identifier: | oai:www.revistas.una.ac.cr:article/22401 |
| Accés en línia: | https://www.revistas.una.ac.cr/index.php/ri/article/view/22401 |
| Paraula clau: | food insecurity COVI-19 Latin America public policy institutional design América Latina covid-19 diseño institucional políticas públicas seguridad alimentaria |