Food insecurity and inequalities in Brazil in the Context of the Pandemic

This article analyses the situation of food insecurity (FI) and food security (FS) in Brazil, highlighting their determinants and unequal occurrence among population groups. Based on data from a 2020 opinion survey, the concept of food inequalities is used to interpret the results, considering three dimensions: multidimensionality, spatial scales, and intersectional markers. It also examines the role of the Bolsa Família grant and Emergency Aid in mitigating FI. The article concludes that the economic and political crises aggravated by the pandemic intensified FI, particularly among vulnerable groups, and that although public policies alleviated its effects, they were insufficient to mitigate FI, suggesting the need for more robust policies.