board, from gasoline to food supplies. the price of meat increased almost 30% in 2021 in colombia, and that is just the tip of the iceberg. poultry is up more than 20%. fresh fruits and vegetables, everything that you want for a good christmas meal, is more expensive. as a result, while this likely will not be a locked down christmas, the economic outlook is bleak. colombia s situation is far from unique. inflation hitting the entire region hard. in south america, 2021 has been a year of rising prices and waning meals. according to unicef, 50% of argentinian children under the age of 6 eat less than before covid hit, while in brazil, 19 million people are going hungry according to an independent survey. translator: we ve never been in a situation as serious as it