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The entire U.S. Virgin Islands territory was classified in Extreme Drought (D3) as of July 21, 2026. Lack of rainfall was causing cracked soils, vegetation stress, depleted ponds, and water-access difficulties for residents and farmers.
National Integrated Drought Information System (2026)
National Integrated Drought Information System. (2026, July 23). Drought update for Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands. Drought.gov. https://www.drought.gov/drought-status-updates/drought-update-puerto-rico-and-us-virgin-islands-2026-07-23
Less than 20% of normal precipitation fell across southern and southwestern Puerto Rico during the 60 days preceding July 21, 2026, representing deficits of 3 to 6 inches. Most of the island received less than 60% of normal rainfall.
National Integrated Drought Information System (2026)
National Integrated Drought Information System. (2026, July 23). Drought update for Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands. Drought.gov. https://www.drought.gov/drought-status-updates/drought-update-puerto-rico-and-us-virgin-islands-2026-07-23
Between 25% and 30% of global wheat exports are concentrated in Russia and Ukraine, meaning disruptions in the Black Sea immediately affect international supply and prices.
AgroLatam.com (2026)
AgroLatam.com. (2026, 22 de julio). ¿Por qué el trigo se disparó y qué puede pasar con los alimentos? https://www.agrolatam.com/mercados-latam/trigo-guerra-mar-negro-precios-alimentos-impacto-global/
16% was the cumulative increase in wheat futures during July 2026, driven by the escalation of the conflict between Russia and Ukraine, while maize reached its highest value in more than two months.
AgroLatam.com (2026)
AgroLatam.com. (2026, 22 de julio). ¿Por qué el trigo se disparó y qué puede pasar con los alimentos? https://www.agrolatam.com/mercados-latam/trigo-guerra-mar-negro-precios-alimentos-impacto-global/
1.5 million tonnes would be the volume of Russian wheat exports in July 2026, approximately one-third below the previous year and the lowest July volume since 2017.
AgroLatam.com (2026)
AgroLatam.com. (2026, 22 de julio). ¿Por qué el trigo se disparó y qué puede pasar con los alimentos? https://www.agrolatam.com/mercados-latam/trigo-guerra-mar-negro-precios-alimentos-impacto-global/
Around 645 million people were affected by hunger (7.8% of the world's population) in 2025. (Food and Agriculture Organization, 2026).
Organización de las Naciones Unidas para la Alimentación y la Agricultura. (2026). UN report: Global hunger levels ease for third consecutive year as regional disparities persist.
Organización de las Naciones Unidas para la Alimentación y la Agricultura (FAO)
Around 2.1 billion people (25.8% of the world's population) experienced moderate or severe food insecurity in 2025. (Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, 2026).
Organización de las Naciones Unidas para la Alimentación y la Agricultura. (2026). UN report: Global hunger levels ease for third consecutive year as regional disparities persist.
Organización de las Naciones Unidas para la Alimentación y la Agricultura (FAO)
Organización de las Naciones Unidas para la Alimentación y la Agricultura. (2026). UN report: Global hunger levels ease for third consecutive year as regional disparities persist.
Organización de las Naciones Unidas para la Alimentación y la Agricultura (FAO)
The global average cost of a healthy diet rose to $4.28 purchasing power parity (PPP) per person per day. (Food and Agriculture Organization, 2026).
Organización de las Naciones Unidas para la Alimentación y la Agricultura. (2026). The State of Food Security and Nutrition in the World 2026.
Organización de las Naciones Unidas para la Alimentación y la Agricultura (FAO)
The average cost of a healthy diet in Latin America and the Caribbean was $4.91 purchasing power parity (PPP) per person per day. (Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, 2026).
Organización de las Naciones Unidas para la Alimentación y la Agricultura. (2026). The State of Food Security and Nutrition in the World 2026.
Organización de las Naciones Unidas para la Alimentación y la Agricultura (FAO)
