Latin America and the Caribbean is a region with great food production potential. It contributes with 21% of the world’s fruit production, 7.7% of cereal and root production, and 12% of grain legumes. The region’s cattle herd has reached the 500 million mark, about one per inhabitant. These figures show that the sector, in and of itself, is strategic for regional development.  However, the primary products derived from water resources go well beyond a narrow sectoral consideration, largely contributing to other productive areas, such as textiles, transportation, and trade. In the region up to six dollars are added to a country’s economy from each dollar generated by agricultural and livestock production. This means that the use of water in agriculture is also a motor for progress in Latin American and Caribbean countries. The link between water and food production is inevitable. Ever since the introduction of the water footprint concept in 2002, the world has become more aware of how water crosses all levels of manufacturing. Dealing with and solving water problems such as ineffective use, climate change adaptation, and ecosystem service appraisal are also ways to help achieve agricultural sustainability. Hence, an adequate use and management of water translates into a more productive, healthier food sector.  This year, the Latin American and Caribbean Focus Day will concentrate on opening a space to every stakeholder: from small farmers to transnational companies; from universities to large scale NGOs; from ministries to intergovernmental organizations, everyone gets a say on this year’s debate. Join our search for solutions and leave with new ideas that could make a difference at home. Be a part of the Latin American and Caribbean focus on water and food security.