Lola Castro

Lola Castro

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Lola Castro is the regional director of the World Food Programme (WFP) for Latin America and the Caribbean. Recently, she has been in the news for her urgent appeal for $46 million to assist approximately 2 million Haitians facing extreme food insecurity, exacerbated by escalating gang violence and political instability in the country.

Global Media Ratings
Dominance
0.00%
Persistence
0 wks
Reach
44,059
Power
1,009$
Sentiment
6.21
Countries Mentioned
Country Mentions Sentiment Dominance + Persistence x Population = Reach x GDP (millions) = Power
Honduras 3 7.67 0.20% +0% 9,904,608 19,969 $25,000 50$
United Kingdom 1 6.00 0.04% +0% 67,886,011 24,090 $2,700,000 958$
Totals 4 77,790,619 44,059 $2,725,000 1,008$
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Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.

Recent Mentions

United Kingdom United Kingdom: Lola Castro is the regional director of the UN's World Food Programme, highlighting the dire situation for women in Port-au-Prince. 6

BBC: In a city ruled by gangs, young rape survivor raises baby she was told to abort

Honduras Honduras: Lola Castro, regional director of the World Food Programme, praised the Honduran experience and emphasized the importance of the forum. 8

La Prensa – high-circulation Honduran daily: Honduras lidera Foro Regional de Alimentación Escolar en AL

Venezuela Venezuela: Lola Castro, directora regional del PMA, lamentó la falta de financiamiento para el plan de ayuda humanitaria en Haití. 6

El Nacional: Violencia de pandillas en Haití provoca récord de desplazados

Dominican Republic Dominican Republic: Lola Castro, directora regional del PMA, lamented the lack of funding for the humanitarian aid plan in Haiti. 6

Listín Diario – oldest Dominican newspaper, est. 1889: Según la ONU, 1,3 millones de personas se han desplazado en Haití por la pandillera

Jamaica Jamaica: Lola Castro is the World Food Program’s regional director for Latin America and the Caribbean, who issued an appeal for funds to help Haitians facing severe hunger. 8

The Gleaner – major Jamaican newspaper, est. 1834: UN appeals for US$46m to help Haitians facing severe hunger | World News

Dominican Republic Dominican Republic: Lola Castro is the regional director of the World Food Programme for Latin America and the Caribbean, advocating for aid to Haiti amidst a food crisis. 8

Listín Diario – oldest Dominican newspaper, est. 1889: ONU pide US$46 millones para evitar una hambruna en Haití