Bolivia's Poultry Sector Questions Government's Chick Import Policy

Bolivia's Poultry Industry Debates the Impact of Baby Chick Imports Santa Cruz, Bolivia – The importation of baby chicks into Bolivia has sparked a heated debate within the country's poultry industry. A recent video from EL DEBER Radio features an interview with a representative from the Santa Cruz Poultry Association, who expresses concerns about government policies aimed at lowering prices through imports. "The government's measures have practically had no effective results," the aviculturist states in the video. He argues that domestic producers are already capable of meeting the demand for baby chicks and that the tariff reductions have not had the intended effect of reducing prices. The aviculturist highlights the recent lifting of export restrictions as a missed opportunity to support local producers. He questions the logic of reducing tariffs to zero to import chicks when domestic production is sufficient. The video underscores the complexity of balancing economic goals with the needs of the domestic poultry industry. The debate highlights the challenges faced by Bolivia's poultry sector in navigating global markets and government regulations. The discussion emphasizes the need for a comprehensive approach that considers both economic efficiency and the sustainability of the local industry.