Bolivarian Government launches heart of palm processing plant in Delta Amacuro

Published at: 19/12/2024 03:14 PM

The Bolivarian Government announced the start of operations of the first and only heart of palm processing plant in Venezuela, located in the Amacuro Delta.

The Minister of Popular Power for Ecosocialism, Josué Lorca, led the start-up of the processor.

“This is a historic day for the people of Delta Amacuro. We are starting operations at the Delta del Orinoco heart of palm plant. It's a plant that has been rebuilding and remodeling with the help of the National Government,” said Lorca.

He highlighted that the start of operations has generated 80 direct jobs for the inhabitants of indigenous communities and more than 700 indirect jobs for the people who carry their heart of palm to the structure, as reported by Prensa MINEC.

“They are all direct and indirect employees, who come to improve the quality of life in the sector, and they will also bring to the table of all Venezuelans the heart of palm classified as one of the best in the world,” said the Minister.

He highlighted that the Ministry of Popular Power for Ecosocialism (MINEC), together with the Government of Delta Amacuro, guarantee the safe extraction of food, as well as its replacement so that there is no environmental damage.

Mazo News Team