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Vente Venezuela leader Brenda Ribeiro met with agricultural producers in El Jarillo who said fruit smuggled from Colombia, including peaches, is undercutting local production. The growers described the illicit trade as unfair competition that is generating losses for Venezuelan farmers in the Andean region. Their complaints highlight the pressure that uncontrolled cross-border commerce can place on domestic agriculture, although the report provides no figures on volumes, prices or financial damage.
The complaint suggests Venezuelan growers face not only production constraints but also weak protection from illicit imports. Persistent smuggling could suppress local sales and discourage investment in orchards and distribution, particularly in Andean farming areas where Colombian produce can compete directly with domestic harvests.
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Industry · TalCual
Aug 10, 2026
Watch for border or customs enforcement measures targeting illicit fruit shipments, followed by producer reports showing whether smuggled supply and associated farm losses decline in El Jarillo and the Andean region.