# [7D] Urban Poor in Latin America Experience Heightened Hardship from Rising Fuel and Food Costs

*Issued Wednesday, May 13, 2026 at 3:30 AM UTC — Hamer Intelligence Services Desk*

**Issued**: 2026-05-13T03:30:55.707Z (2h ago)
**Expires**: 2026-05-20T03:30:55.707Z (7d from now)
**Category**: HUMANITARIAN | **Confidence**: 70% | **Impact**: MEDIUM
**Risk Direction**: escalatory
**Affected Regions**: Ecuador, Venezuela, Colombia (selected areas)
**Affected Assets**: Urban transport systems, Local food distribution networks
**Permalink**: https://hamerintel.com/data/forecasts/9356.md
**Source**: https://hamerintel.com/forecasts

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## Prediction

Over the coming week, rising global energy prices and local fuel crises (notably in Ecuador and Venezuela) will translate into higher transport and food costs for urban poor populations across parts of Latin America. In Ecuador, queues and protests will limit mobility and access to services; in Venezuela, chronic shortages and infrastructure incidents in Caracas will exacerbate existing vulnerabilities. Colombia may see localized disruptions from insurgent and criminal drone attacks on security forces, further undermining public safety. Humanitarian actors will increase advocacy around social protection and food security, but resources will be constrained.

## Drivers

- Fuel crisis and underinvestment in Ecuador’s oil sector
- Explosions and infrastructure fires in Caracas
- Drone attacks and explosions at Potrerito police station in Colombia
- Global energy shock trend deepening economic stress