Venezuela, Delcy Rodríguez announces a plan to aim for food security
Quick Look
- The interim president of Venezuela, Delcy Rodríguez, announced the 'Venezuela Alimenta' plan to coordinate production chains and achieve 'zero hunger', presented at the FAO World Food Forum in Rome.
- He also teased a bill to strengthen the local economy, citing a reduction in undernourishment to 5.3% in 2025 and 3% in 2026 according to government data.
- On the sidelines, members of the Venezuelan community in Rome protested against his participation, denouncing the food crisis, the lack of water and electricity, insufficient wages and obstacles to aid in the areas affected by the June 24 earthquake.
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Why It Matters
Venezuela faces a prolonged economic and social crisis, with shortages of food, essential services and hyperinflation. The FAO World Food Forum is an annual event that brings together governments, experts and organizations to discuss global food security and nutrition.
The interim president of Venezuela, Delcy Rodríguez, announced the launch of the "Venezuela Alimenta" plan, with the aim of coordinating the country's various production chains and contributing to the goal of "zero hunger". The presentation took place in Rome, during the World Food Forum organized by FAO, the United Nations agency for food and agriculture.
Rodríguez also anticipated the presentation to the National Assembly of a bill to strengthen the local economy and integrate municipal and community activities, businesses and the agri-food industry. According to the president, Venezuela has reduced the prevalence of undernourishment to 5.3% in 2025 and 3% in 2026, based on data cited by the government, reports the Monitoreamos website.
On the sidelines of the forum, members of the Venezuelan community in Rome protested against Rodríguez's participation, denouncing the food crisis and the lack of essential services in the country. Protesters reported families forced to live without water and electricity, with insufficient wages to buy food, and also reported obstacles to the delivery of food aid in areas hit by the double earthquake on June 24.
What to Watch
AI outlook — possibilities, not facts
The bill to strengthen the local economy will be presented to the National Assembly in the coming months.
Likely · Within months
Open Questions
- What are the concrete measures of the 'Venezuela Alimenta' plan?
- How will the local economy bill be financed?
- What are the specific areas affected by the June 24 earthquake where aid is blocked?
- Will the Venezuelan government allow independent monitoring of undernourishment data?
