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Haiti: Latin America & The Caribbean Weekly Situation Update as of 19 June 2026
By UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs at ReliefWeb
· June 19, 2026
· 3 min read
Countries: Haiti, Canada, Colombia, Guatemala, Mexico, Peru, Venezuela (Bolivarian Republic of) . KEY FIGURES 4.3M people could face high or very high impacts from El Niño in Colombia 2M children in Haiti lived within 5km of violent incidents between January - May 2026 22K confirmed cases of measles
Key takeaway Guatemala has recorded 22 deaths to date, the highest in the region, with five additional deaths reported in the past two weeks alone.
Why this matters
The rising measles cases in the Americas, with a 207 percent increase over the same period last year, poses a significant challenge for faith-based organizations and humanitarian relief efforts in the region. The situation in Haiti, where 2 million children have been exposed to violent incidents, further exacerbates the vulnerability of the population to health crises like measles. As the FIFA World Cup 2026 brings increased attention to the region, the call for strengthened surveillance and rapid response capacity by PAHO/WHO is crucial for preventing further outbreaks. Meanwhile, the anticipated El Niño phenomenon in Colombia threatens to affect 4.3 million people, with potential water shortages and food insecurity, highlighting the need for anticipatory action planning across multiple sectors. Christian charities and relief organizations will likely play a critical role in responding to these crises, particularly in countries like Haiti and Colombia, where the needs are most pressing.
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Category: disaster ·
Published: June 19, 2026 ·
Source: ReliefWeb ·
Reading time: 3 min
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