Haiti: Latin America & The Caribbean Weekly Situation Update as of 29 May 2026

Countries: Haiti, Colombia, Ecuador Source: UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs Please refer to the attached Infographic. KEY FIGURES 1.47M people internally displaced due to persistent violence across Haiti 2.6M people in Ecuador could face IPC 3-4 food insecurity between April - June 2026 1.2K people displaced or confined due to escalating violence in Antioquia, Colombia Regional: HURRICANE SEASON As the 2026 hurricane season approaches, forecasters from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration are predicting contrasting conditions across the Atlantic and Eastern Pacific basins. In the Atlantic, NOAA forecasts a below-normal season, with 8–14 named storms, 3–6 hurricanes, and 1–3 major hurricanes. El Niño, expected to develop and intensify during the season, is the primary driver of the suppressed outlook. Conversely, NOAA predicts an above-normal Eastern Pacific season, with 15–22 named storms, 9–14 hurricanes, and 5–9 major hurricanes. Regardless of overall seasonal activity, NOAA emphasises that uncertainty remains in how storms may develop so early preparedness is essential. ECUADOR: FOOD INSECURITY Approximately 2.6 million people across Ecuador could face crisis (IPC Phase 3) or emergency (IPC Phase 4) levels of food insecurity between April and June 2026, an increase from 2.5 million in March, according to the latest analysis from the Integrated Food Security Phase Classification. The deteriorating conditions are driven primarily by seasonal factors, including declining food stocks and rising prices, as well as climate shocks affecting livelihoods. Esmeraldas and Pastaza remain the most severely affected provinces, while Guayas is projected to deteriorate to IPC Phase 3 during this period, with around 967,000 peopl...

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