Bolivian government and Caranavi producers agree to build two citrus processing units to settle conflict

SOLUTION • The Bolivian government and producers of Caranavi signed last night an agreement under which shall be constructed two citrus processing plants: one in Alto Beni and the other in Caranavi.

By EUGEN ROXAS

Citrus processing plant. Photo © THE ACHACACHI POST®. All rights reserved.

LA PAZ, Bolivia. — After more than eight hours of negotiations between the leaders of the settlers of Caranavi, other sectors of the region and President Evo Morales, and other executive officials, initialed the agreement that ended the conflict.

Gustavo Aliaga leader of Caranavi announced:

"It resolved as follows, the first plant will be built in the city of Caranavi, the second for equilibrium will construct in Alto Beni, that's the main point we have arrived."

He explained that the plant will cost at least two million dollars. Also revealed that the offer of another plant in Alto Beni is an offer from president Morales.

Source: ABI