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Solving Latin America’s “Food Paradox”

By John Otis

The region’s agriculture exports are booming, but food insecurity is higher than a decade ago. What can be done?

SOLVING LATIN AMERICA'S FOOD PARADOX The region’s agriculture exports are booming, but food insecurity is higher than a decade ago. What can be done BY JOHN OTIS | OCTOBER 16, 2024 PHOTOGRAPHY BY LUCÍA MERLE This article is adapted from AQ’s special report on food security in Latin America | Leer en español | Ler em português TIGRE, Argentina — Lorena Hernández backs up her Ford to a food warehouse, and fills the SUV with so many bags of dried mashed potatoes, bottles of fruit juice and boxes of frozen broccoli...

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