Caracas, Venezuela - September 10, 2024

The World Congress Against Fascism, a two-day event, kicked off in the Venezuelan capital of Caracas on Tuesday, drawing hundreds of government and institutional representatives from nearly 30 countries across Latin America, Asia, Africa and the Middle East.

Delcy Eloina Rodriguez Gomez, Vice President of Venezuela, presided over the opening ceremony and noted that the congress would address the threat of "neofascism" and work on developing a joint action agenda.

The congress features six sub-forums covering topics such as "the rise of neofascism in Latin America and the Caribbean region", "strengthening international security cooperation" and "modern security threats". Many speakers highlighted the alarming spread of neofascism via social media, which they said fosters hatred, fear and anxiety.

During the congress, Venezuela has also engaged in bilateral meetings with delegations from various countries and signed agreements to enhance cooperation in economic and cultural fields.

This year's World Congress Against Fascism marks Venezuela's return to hosting the event after a two-year hiatus, with the previous edition held in April 2022.

Shotlist:
Caracas, Venezuela - Sept 10, 2024:
1. World Congress Against Fascism in progress;
2. Delcy Eloina Rodriguez Gomez, Vice President of Venezuela, addressing attendees;
3. Various of congress in progress;
4. Various of audience, attendees applauding.

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