On the occasion of National Cacao Day, the President of the Republic, Delcy Rodríguez, paid tribute to all Venezuelan men and women cacao farmers, to whom she qualified as the guardians of a tradition that forms a fundamental part of the national identity.
«On National Cacao Day, we recognize our cacao farmers, men and women who, through their dedication, keep alive a tradition that is part of our identity,» expressed the President in a message shared via her channel on Telegram.
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The Head of State also valued the cultivation and harvesting processes of the item, as well as the expansion of Venezuelan cacao into various markets.
«We celebrate the value of this fruit and the work of those who make it possible for Venezuelan cacao to reach ever-wider audiences,» she pointed out.
National Cacao Day was first observed in 2015, following an initiative led by the *Fundación Nuestra Tierra* (Our Land Foundation) that garnered the support of over 23,000 signatures for its official establishment. The goal is to safeguard the crop’s genetic heritage and encourage both domestic consumption and the export of high-quality chocolate.