Venezuelan Acting President Rodriguez Attends 2026 World Food Forum

Venezuelan Acting President Delcy Rodriguez (C), and FAO Director-General Qu Dongyu (R), Oct. 12, 2026. Photo: Presidential Press

October 12, 2026 Hour: 10:29 am

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She will highlight her county’s policies to strengthen domestic food supplies amid more than 1,000 unilateral coercive measures.

On Monday, Venezuelan Acting President Delcy Rodriguez arrived at the headquarters of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) in Rome, Italy, to participate in the 2026 World Food Forum (WFF).

She was accompanied by a delegation of high-ranking Venezuelan officials, including Foreign Minister Felix Plascencia and Ambassador Plenipotentiary Maria Elena Uzzo.

After being received by FAO Director-General Qu Dongyu, Rodriguez formally joined the activities of the 2026 WFF, which will take place from Oct. 8-16.

The acting president’s agenda is primarily aimed at highlighting Venezuela’s progress, strategies and challenges in agricultural production, environmental sustainability and resilient agrifood systems.

More specifically, Rodriguez will present the resilience policies implemented to consolidate domestic supplies and overcome the impacts stemming from more than 1,000 unilateral coercive measures imposed against the Venezuelan nation.

Following the opening of the 2026 forum, heads of state and government from around the world will participate in an opening panel, where they will discuss their capabilities or limitations in ensuring food security.

Venezuelan Acting President Delcy Rodriguez has arrived in Rome, Italy, to lead the national delegation at the 2026 World Food Forum, convened by the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO). Upon her arrival, she was received by FAO Chief Economist Maximo… pic.twitter.com/K1SQnxzAzn
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The 2026 World Food Forum, whose theme is “Innovate Today. Nourish Tomorrow,” is a major global hybrid event focused on transforming agrifood systems, empowering young people and ensuring food security. The forum is organized around three main pillars:

1. Global Youth Action: Amplifying young leaders, innovators and youth networks to drive grassroots and policy-level transformation.

2. FAO Science and Innovation Forum: Highlighting scientific discoveries, digital tools, traditional knowledge and technology in food production and distribution.

3. FAO Hand-in-Hand Initiative Investment Forum: Connecting young visionaries, farmers and entrepreneurs with financial institutions, investors and development partners.