People of African descent in Latin America and the Caribbean: An exploration of social and territorial realities in the rural world

The Food and Agriculture Organization of the UN (FAO) and the UN Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean (ECLAC) launched the report “Afro-descendants in Latin America and the Caribbean: An Approach to Social and Territorial Realities in Rural Areas.” Enriched by input from governments, civil society, and Afro-descendant organizations, the report sheds light on the presence and contributions of Afro-descendant peoples in rural areas across the region. It also highlights the challenges they face—such as limited statistical visibility, lack of recognition, and barriers to accessing basic services and justice—along with persistent policy gaps.