MIRANDA-CAUCAGUA// National Government promotes the cocoa sector with a new Development and Promotion Law

Published at: 12/06/2026 03:22 PM

The president of the National Assembly, Jorge Rodríguez, and the governor of the state of Miranda, Elio Serrano, took a tour of the Barlovento axis to learn about the process of producing and distributing cocoa, as part of the second phase of the pilgrimage with the productive sector. During the visit, the authorities formally handed over the Law for the Promotion and Promotion of Venezuelan Cocoa, approved this Thursday by the Parliament.

Juan Aponte, president of the Venezuelan Agricultural Corporation, highlighted the importance of this legislation for a sector that is undergoing a time of transformation. “When we review our producers, we see that the majority are over 55 years old, but there are young people who are joining, which forces us to analyze how to continue to protect our production,” he said. He also highlighted the country's genetic wealth, mentioning cacao porcelain from the South of the Lake and classic cacao, whose identity is unique in the face of international crossings.

For his part, Brut Linares, president of CENIDIC, stated that this law “will make us economically independent and will allow producers to generate five or six times more than they currently produce”. Linares highlighted that Venezuelan cacao is an essential component for the global industry, since other countries need to mix their high-volume but low-quality production with the distinctive flavor of our industry.

The representative of CENIDIC assured that the sector is committed to research, innovation and technical extension. With this legal support, the National Government seeks to strengthen the capacities of cacao farmers in entities such as Portuguesa, Yaracuy and Táchira, ensuring that the quality of Venezuelan cacao remains a benchmark of prestige and profitability in world markets.

Mazo News Team