Venezuela authorizes exports of meat and meat products, beef, sheep and goats

The Government of Venezuela has announced the creation of a new Special Economic Zone (SEZ) for agricultural production in the states of Anzoátegui, Bolívar, Delta Amacuro, Guárico, Monagas and Sucre. President Nicolás Maduro himself declared "I proceed with the historic signing of this great Special Economic Zone, which will be the wonder of Venezuela, the wonder of the world, the green gold." The information was released during the inauguration of the First National Meeting ExpoVenezuela Produce 2024, which took place in the state of Portuguesa. The national president added that the ZEE will be “specialized in agricultural and livestock production,” and that it will allow the development of a new national productive model, which seeks to diversify and increase exports, innovate processes in order to promote productive chains and international markets. ; as well as strengthening the industrial apparatus and promoting selective import substitution. This initiative is part of the ...