Leaders of the Dominican Republic and Venezuela hold talks at FAO Forum

Dominican President Luis Abinader and Venezuelan Vice President Delcy Rodríguez held a meeting on Monday, October 12, 2026, in Rome, Italy. The encounter took place during the World Food Forum, an event organized by the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) of the United Nations.

The discussion between the two leaders occurred against the backdrop of significant regional challenges in 2026, including the aftermath of major earthquakes in Venezuela and Colombia that resulted in widespread casualties and economic losses. The meeting serves as a point of diplomatic contact between the two nations amidst a period of intense seismic activity and humanitarian concern across Latin America.