# Venezuelan agricultural sector economic crisis > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/venezuelan-agricultural-sector-economic-crisis > Updated: 2026-10-14T13:10:32.000Z. Sources: 10. Developments: 2. Agricultural producers in Venezuela have expressed significant distress regarding economic stability and production viability. In late September, the Integración Nacional de Agroproductores de Venezuela announced plans for a national mobilization called ‘Toma de Caracas’ due to a “generalized crisis and widespread bankruptcy” within the primary sector. Producers attributed these hardships to illegal smuggling from Colombia and unfair competition from Brazilian corn and rice imports. By mid-October, focus shifted to specific commodity concerns, as coffee producers in the Lara and Portuguesa states called for an extraordinary assembly. This group sought to address rising production costs and establish fair pricing to ensure profitability. While some producers faced instability, officials noted a state policy aimed at transitioning the coffee sector into a viable export commodity to restore international market standing. ## Timeline ### 2026-10-14: Dominican rice producers demand protection against US imports Dominican rice producers are seeking government protection and new support measures following the removal of tariffs on US rice imports under DR-CAFTA, citing concerns over local competitiveness. 8 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/coffee-producers-in-venezuela-call-assembly-over-pricing ### 2026-09-28: Venezuelan agricultural producers call for national protest Venezuelan agricultural producers have called for a national mobilization on October 8 to protest industry bankruptcy caused by smuggling and competition from Brazilian and Colombian imports. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/venezuelan-agricultural-producers-call-for-national-protest --- Cite as: Venezuelan agricultural sector economic crisis. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/venezuelan-agricultural-sector-economic-crisis