Sustainable Cacao: Good for the Economy, Great for the Forest
It helps restore cut-down forests, create jobs and income for rural communities, and re-establish a historic business in Venezuela
Tag: Port Economy
What Makes Venezuelan Cacao So Good
A peculiar combination of nature, culture, and scarcity makes Venezuela the country with the highest wealth in cocoa genetics and diversity. But that treasure needs to be protected
The Miracle of Producing the World’s Best Cocoa
Venezuelan cacao is highly appreciated globally, but the exports remain scarce due to land insecurity, administrative barriers and now genetic competition
Maduro Creates Zones for Privileged Tourism and Business
Nicolás Maduro announced a Special Economic Zone program to develop an elite tourism paradise in pristine La Tortuga Island and lure in domestic and foreign capitals. Other than the corruption and environmental impact we can imagine, what are ZEEs?
Even the government hates government
Whether it’s fixing potholes or keeping our streets safe, pumping our oil safely or distributing its rents fairly, there is simply very little our government gets right. Like...
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