Guatemala’s speedy economic recovery from COVID-19 brings questions on malnutrition strategy

22 Jun 2023 — Experts from the Committee of Economic, Social and Cultural Rights conclude Guatemala’s economic recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic is quick. However, malnutrition rates stay high, leading the Committee to question how the country plans to tackle poverty and inequality, which drives people to hunger. 

The Committee found severe food insecurity and malnutrition in the country, as close to half of children under five years old suffer from malnutrition; for indigenous children, the percentage is even higher – 61%. According to the report, the strategies put in place to reduce food insecurity are insufficient.