The Venezuelan Confederation of Industrialists (Conindustria) forecasts a potential 10 percent growth for the industrial sector in the upcoming year, contingent on the continuation of eased U.S. sanctions against Venezuela. Luigi Pisella, the president of Conindustria, shared with local broadcaster Unión Radio that the industry is anticipating growth. “With the current scenario of eased sanctions, […]
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