The Association of Cigar Producers of the Dominican Republic (Procigate) recognized to Victor -Ito- Bisonó for your support and commitment with the tobacco sector during his management as Minister of Industry, Commerce and MSMEs (MICM), and highlighted the results achieved in productive growth and international positioning.
The official received the distinction of the president of Procigate, Litto Gomezduring the Festival’s gala dinner Procigate 2026, which was attended by manufacturers, businessmen and international guests from the sector.
Upon receiving the recognition, Rookie express who assumed it with humility and gratitude and projection the support of the president of the Republic, Luis Abinaderwho gave him the responsibility of directing the MICM for five years (2020-2025), a period in which strategic sectors such as tobacco were promoted.
“We found an industry with 900 million dollars in exports and we left it in 1.3 billion. Of about 80,000 tobacco planting tasks, today there are about 150,000. “It is the largest representation of the free zone workforce, with an important presence of Dominican women, the work of our farmers, foreign investment and a brand that represents the country,” he said.
The current housing minister and Edificacións added: “Therefore, I have nothing left but to thank all of you for the work you do every day and for what that represents for the country. This recognition It really belongs to you. Thank you so much”.
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Immediately, Litto Gomez projection he commitment staff and the proximity of Rookie with the industry. “I know how much he appreciates and respects this industry. He was always there when we needed him. On behalf of Procigate“We sincerely thank you for all the work done during your administration,” express the businessman.
At the event, influential figures in the sector, such as Carlito Fuente, they highlighted he institutional support that they received from Rookie during his time at the MICM, with his promotion and defense on international stages, at a key moment for the growth and global positioning of the sector.
The Festival Procigate seeks to strengthen each year the leadership of the Dominican Republic as a world reference in the production of premium cigars and celebrates the work of those who have contributed to positioning Dominican tobacco as a symbol of quality, tradition and national pride.
