In Venezuela, imports account for about 45% of the country’s consumption, as highlighted by the Venezuelan Confederation of Industrialists (Conindustria). Luigi Pisella, Conindustria’s President, mentioned this during the third-quarter Industrial Situation Survey. He previously discussed the need for Venezuela’s industrial sector to enhance competitiveness, especially in dialogues with Nicolás Maduro’s government representatives. The survey identified […]
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