2024-09-05 01:57:30
Given the difficult situation facing the country due to the truckers’ strike, the Ministry of Agriculture and Development has implemented an urgent action plan to guarantee the supply of food and essential products throughout the country.
In a press release, the agricultural portfolio requested priority and unrestricted passage for vehicles transporting food., Live animals and perishable productsin order to avoid critical shortages and significant economic losses.
To deal with the roadblocks and closures caused by the transport union, the Ministry of Agriculture has set up a Unified Command Post (PMU) for the sector. This PMU, in coordination with the Ministry of Transport, is carrying out a thorough monitoring of the situation in various parts of the country. The main objective is to promptly address any impact on producers and consumers and to avoid price speculation.
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Constant monitoring will allow for the activation of contingency plans, including the creation of alternate routes and corridors. supply if necessary. This effort will benefit both consumers, by ensuring access to fresh produce at fair prices, and producers, who will be able to avoid significant economic losses.
“We urgently call on all those involved in the truckers’ strike currently affecting the country to ensure priority and unrestricted passage for vehicles transporting food and essential products,” said Martha Carvajalino.
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