September 27, 2024, 7:10 PM
September 27, 2024, 7:10 PM
There is no increase in the price of basic foodstuffs. This Friday, the Minister of Productive Development and Plural Economy of Bolivia, Néstor Huanca, reported that the price of chicken remains stable in the cities of La Paz and El Alto. at an average of Bs 14.90 and there are no foundations that justify a significant increase.
Huanca explained that, although at times the price temporarily rose to Bs 16 per kilo due to speculation driven by the announcements of indefinite national blockades by former President Evo Morales and his followers, the situation has normalized.
“The price has once again oscillated between 15 and 20 bolivianos per kilo, and the supply in the markets is completely normal,” said the minister.
Regarding chicken productionHuanca reported that weekly consumption nationwide is 4.7 million unitsand current production, which exceeds 5 million chickens, is enough to cover domestic demand. Likewise, he mentioned that both the producers of Santa Cruz and Cochabamba confirmed a regular and problem-free supply.
The minister also criticized the speculation that arises in times of political tension, pointing out that some intermediaries take advantage of blockade announcements to unjustifiably increase prices.
In response to this, the Food Safety Committee, together with the vice ministries of Internal Trade and Consumer Defense, is carrying out inspections to ensure that essential foods, such as chicken, beef and pork, remain available at affordable prices. fair for Bolivian families.
Huanca reiterated the government’s commitment to guaranteeing access to basic foods and called on municipal governments to join in price controls, with the aim of preventing speculation from affecting citizens’ pockets.
In addition, he highlighted the role of the state company EMAPA in stabilizing the market, ensuring that it will continue to efficiently supply products such as flour and rice, despite imported inflation and attempts to distort the market.
The minister called on the population not to be fooled by those who seek to destabilize the country’s economy for political purposes, and guaranteed that the supply of essential productsyes will continue to be normal throughout the national territory.
