The principal researcher at the Institute of Peruvian Studies (IEP), Carolina Trivelli, expressed her concern about the food situation in Peru, highlighting that “there is no lack of food in Peru; the problem is that people cannot afford to buy it.” Despite being a significant food producer, the country faces high levels of food insecurity, according to the Global Hunger Index 2025. Trivelli emphasized that the recovery of income after the pandemic has been very slow, leading many families to reduce their rations or change their diets. “Today’s poverty is different. It has more vulnerability and more hunger,” she added.
The researcher also mentioned that the government has reacted in a limited manner to the rise in poverty and food inflation. In Lima, poverty has doubled, reaching nearly 28%. This complicates access to basic products, as many families live day by day. Trivelli concluded that it is essential to recognize the food crisis and generate policies tailored to the needs of each region, emphasizing that “in a food-producing country, we should not accept that people go hungry.” For more information on the economic situation in Peru, you can read about the economic impact of Holy Week here: Holy Week 2026 will generate an economic impact of US$220 million in Peru.
