South America is eradicating hunger

South America reduced its share of hungry people by one-third since 2020, reaching a record low of 3.5%, according to a July 2026 FAO report.

Brazil led recovery under President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, being removed from the UN Hunger Map by 2025.

Chile and Guyana were also removed from the Hunger Map; Argentina is near removal at under 3%.

Macroeconomic stability, including independent central banks and effective inflation management, underpins the decline.

Most countries improved, with only Suriname moving in the wrong direction.