Bolivia: The government confirms meat exports as a State priority

Valor Agro Bolivia/ The Government reaffirmed its commitment to the continuity of beef exports, ruling out any suspension of this strategic activity, according to the Minister of Rural Development and Lands, Yamil Flores. Amid demands from meat traders, who demand a halt to exports due to an alleged impact on local prices, Flores emphasized that this is a matter of State that is not subject to negotiations. “The Government does not consider it viable to cancel meat exports. This is an issue that transcends sectoral interests and represents a long-term effort to position Bolivia in international markets. Trade relations are not built overnight,” said the minister. Exports under control and guaranteed supply. According to data provided by the Vice Minister of Agricultural Development, Álvaro Mollinedo, only 10% of national meat production is destined for exports, while 90% supplies the domestic market. Mollinedo stressed that these numbers refute the versions that attribute the rise ...