Latin America & Caribbean

COVID-19 epidemic: urgent and targeted measure to prevent increased case of human trafficking

On the World Day against Trafficking in Persons, Caritas and COATNET urge governments to intensify efforts to stop increased number of exploitation during the pandemic

Prisoners the most exposed population to COVID-19 in Bolivia

Overcrowding inside prison facilities has been a big push factor for the spread of the coronavirus. The lives of prisoners were already very difficult due to lack of food, poor infrastructure, healthcare and basic services.

COVID-19 in Peru: solidarity and a sign of hope

Towards the end of May 2020, Caritas Peru has already helped 198,000 families nationwide but its means are very limited and is dependent on international help.

Brazil: as COVID-19 infections accelerate, Caritas distributes aid to the most vulnerable

Caritas Brazil has reacted promptly to the COVID-19 crisis providing 100,000 vulnerable people with food and hygiene items in the past month.

Fifth anniversary of Laudato Sì – Together we care for Mother Earth, our common home

The fifth anniversary of Laudato Sì, in the context of COVID-19 brings to us the key message that ecological conversion has to take place now.

Venezuelans caught between a rock and a hard place as COVID-19 takes hold

The economic, political and social crisis that has gripped Venezuela for the past few years means people have very few defences against the COVID-19.

Courageous and immediate action needed post-pandemic to avoid major crisis

Caritas Internationalis is highly concerned by the major humanitarian crisis to which the post-pandemic is heading and urges the international community to take courageous and immediate action.

Caritas response to COVID-19 across the world

Caritas believes that no one should be left behind and our national organisations in affected countries are ramping up efforts to raise awareness and provide assstance to those in need.

Earth Day 2020

This year the 50th anniversary of Earth Day is marked by two major events, the global human tragedy created by the coronavirus infection and the fifth anniversary of Laudato Sì.

COVID-19 response must not leave anyone behind

Aid must be ensured for everyone, particularly in developing countries, where the pandemic may lead to even more catastrophic consequences.

Caritas in Latin America
and the Caribbean

The Caritas Latin America and Caribbean region covers a vast geographical area with great cultural and economic diversity.

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Updates from Latin America & Caribbean

COVID-19 epidemic: urgent and targeted measure to prevent increased case of human trafficking

Prisoners the most exposed population to COVID-19 in Bolivia

COVID-19 in Peru: solidarity and a sign of hope

Brazil: as COVID-19 infections accelerate, Caritas distributes aid to the most vulnerable

Fifth anniversary of Laudato Sì – Together we care for Mother Earth, our common home

Venezuelans caught between a rock and a hard place as COVID-19 takes hold

Courageous and immediate action needed post-pandemic to avoid major crisis

Caritas response to COVID-19 across the world

Earth Day 2020

COVID-19 response must not leave anyone behind

Caritas Latin America Info

SOCIAL MEDIA

Caritas in Latin America and the Caribbean

The Caritas Latin America and Caribbean region covers a vast geographical area with great cultural and economic diversity.

Contact Caritas Latin America

Updates from Latin America & Caribbean

Caritas Latin America Info

Caritas in Latin America
and the Caribbean