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countries reaffirm commitment to eradicating hunger  Regional
Conference also establishes priorities for FAO action in Latin
America and the Caribbean  Foto: ©FAO/Juan Jose Toha FAO's
Regional Conference for Latin America and the Caribbean is held
every two years. It is the Organization's highest governing body
and forum in the region. 30 March 2012, Buenos Aires - In
response to a call by FAO Director-General José Graziano da
Silva, countries of Latin America and the Caribbean reaffirmed
their commitment to the eradication of hunger during the 32nd
Regional Conference that concluded today in Buenos Aires.  "This
initiative belongs to the countries and should be embraced by
all: governments, parliaments, civil society and the private and
academic sectors, because fighting hunger can not just be the
commitment of a single government. It must be a decision made by
an entire society", said Graziano da Silva.  The 32nd FAO
Regional Conference for Latin Ame