Food security in Latin America during the COVID-19 pandemic: A comparative study of policy responses in Mexico, Brazil, and Colombia

 

Wedi'i Gadw mewn:
Manylion Llyfryddiaeth
Awduron: Contreras Peralta, Jorge, Cortés Piedra, Yanci Saydé
Fformat: artículo original
Statws:Versión publicada
Dyddiad Cyhoeddi:2026
Disgrifiad: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.
Gwlad:Portal de Revistas UNA
Sefydliad:Universidad Nacional de Costa Rica
Repositorio:Portal de Revistas UNA
Iaith:Español
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OAI Identifier:oai:www.revistas.una.ac.cr:article/22401
Mynediad Ar-lein:https://www.revistas.una.ac.cr/index.php/ri/article/view/22401
Allweddair:food insecurity
COVI-19
Latin America
public policy
institutional design
América Latina
covid-19
diseño institucional
políticas públicas
seguridad alimentaria