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UN: Virus could push 14 million into hunger in Latin America

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UN World Food Program warns at least 14 million people might go hungry in Latin America as the coronavirus pandemic continues to shutter people at homes, stopping work and destroying the economy. Newly released UN projections suggest a shocking increase. While 3.4 million had experienced severe food insecurity last year, that number could well end up being more than quadruple this year in the most vulnerable regions.