Industrial and agricultural leaders meet in Barquisimeto to discuss reforms

Business and agricultural leaders gathered in Barquisimeto, Lara state, for industry events focused on competitiveness, labor reforms, and generational succession.

During the Expo Cilara 2026, representatives from Conindustria and Fedeagro discussed the requirements for modernizing Venezuela's industrial park to improve competitiveness. Key discussions included potential reforms to the Organic Law of Labor (LOTTT), with insights provided by a representative from the International Labour Organization (ILO). Industry leaders emphasized that legal and tax adaptations are necessary to secure personnel hiring and protect the productive sector as the country faces potential economic opening.

In a related professional forum, the upcoming IV GEFAgro meeting will address the management of family-owned agricultural enterprises. Legal expert Dr. Néstor Álvarez will lead discussions on succession planning and corporate governance, aiming to transition family-run production units from individualistic management models toward modern institutional structures to ensure sustainable development in the agro-productive sector.