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Global hunger reduction stalls as emerging harvest threats jeopardize food security
SRFLO·about 5 hours ago
The FAO has officially confirmed that the Dominican Republic reduced its undernourishment prevalence to below 2.5%, effectively removing the nation from the global hunger map. This milestone, documented in the SOFI 2026 report, marks a significant improvement in national food security metrics.
Confirmed data indicates a persistent decline in nutritional status for vulnerable groups, specifically women and children, within Venezuela, despite a reported reduction in overall hunger metrics. This deterioration occurs as global hunger rates show a marginal decline, driven by gains in other regions. A significant data gap in Venezuela's food insecurity metrics remains a key uncertainty.