Venezuela is one of the countries in the region with the greatest progress in reducing undernourishment

Published at: 12/10/2026 10:42 AM

In the framework of her participation in the World Forum of the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), President Delcy Rodríguez highlighted that Venezuela is positioned as one of the countries in the region with the greatest recent advances in the reduction of undernourishment, looking to achieve the eradication of hunger again.

During her speech, the National President explained that FAO's own indicators reflect a sustained and accelerated recovery in the nation's food security. “Undernourishment reached 5.3% in 2025, this year it is already 3%,” he said.

He also highlighted that acute malnutrition in children under 5 years of age fell significantly from 14.8% in 2019 to 1.3% in 2025.

“This nutritional recovery is also expressed in other indicators, with exclusive breastfeeding now reaching 73.7%, being one of the highest values in our region,” he added.

In this regard, the Head of State emphasized that Venezuela has proven experience in the eradication of hunger, as recognized by FAO.

“We are very close to achieving this again with more robust social food programs and with a great national effort,” Rodríguez emphasized.

Mazo News Team