Latin America and the Caribbean - Humanitarian Needs and Response Plans 2025

In 2025, six Latin American and Caribbean countries have Humanitarian Needs and Response Plans covering 27.3 million people in need, down from 30.6 million in 2024, thanks to sustained response efforts and more efficient targeting of vulnerabilities. However, the region continues to face climate change, social inequality, and economic instability. Priorities in Central America include food insecurity and support for communities affected by migration. Rising violence—criminal groups in Central America, armed groups in Haiti, and conflict in Colombia—continues to drive displacement and protection risks. In Venezuela, efforts will strengthen basic services and livelihoods.

More broadly, 181 million people—29 per cent of the region’s population—still live in poverty despite decades of poverty reduction. Climate events like El Niño and La Niña are worsening conditions, especially in the Central American Dry Corridor, South America, and the Caribbean. Unpredictable weather—droughts, heavy rains—disrupts agriculture, threatens food security, and increases disease risks like dengue. Central America and the Caribbean remain highly vulnerable to stronger, more frequent hurricanes. Violence remains a major concern, with the region’s homicide rate nearly three times the global average. Gender-based violence, particularly femicide, is critical.

In 2025, humanitarian efforts will focus on life-saving assistance and protection. Humanitarian partners require US$2.1 billion to assist 13.3 million people across Colombia, El Salvador, Guatemala, Haiti, Honduras and Venezuela.