We travel to Miranda State, where our correspondent Álvaro Fragua Brings us the story of the Community of Yaguapita, specialized in cocoa cultivation and production, one of the many examples of the work by social production units that promote economic development while building community and deepening mutual support. teleSUR
00:00We now travel to Miranda State where our correspondent, Alvaro Fragua, continues to explore Venezuela.
00:21He brings us the story of the community of Yahuapita, specialized in cocoa cultivation and production as well.
00:28This is an example of the work by social production units that promote economic development while building community and deepening mutual support. Let's see.
00:38In the fertile lands of the state of Miranda, cocoa is cultivated through a community effort and with the support of national and international programs aiming to boost production.
00:47Small producers have organized themselves to improve the grain's quality and open new markets.
00:53We have an 800 square meter nursery that was a partnership between Venezuela and Turquiae.
00:58Here in Yahuapita, we were selected as a pilot community for an agency called TICA through the Socialist Corporation of Venezuelan Cocos.
01:05Once harvested and dried, women at home turn the beans into a delicacy, ready to drink.
01:11They make artisanal chocolates with family recipes, mixing coconut, nuts and pure cocoa.
01:17Afterwards, we prepare the chocolate.
01:27Then fillings are added.
01:30Some are with coconut, some have pineapple, peanuts, nuts.
01:36And then we put it in the fridge to set.
01:43And it's ready.
01:46Working with cocoa generates not just income but also knowledge.
01:50Neighbors share workshops and training to strengthen cooperatives and form new generations of chocolatiers.
01:57I became a cacao worker through a sister who was also interested in this.
02:02And we started exploring.
02:03She took the course and then taught me.
02:05And here we are.
02:07Producers make use of every part of the cocoa fruit.
02:10The shell, the pulp, the outer husk.
02:13Demonstrating that cocoa is also a model of sustainable production.
02:17We can really use everything from cocoa.
02:24From the shell of the pod.
02:27Which we make shakes with.
02:30To what's called the babas of the cocoa.
02:35The pulp that covers the fresh seeds.
02:38With that we also make drinks.
02:42The husk is used to make cocoa shell tea.
02:46However, climate change and water scarcity affect crops.
02:51Farmers warn that rivers are drying and plants are suffering the consequences.
02:56The main challenge we face now as cocoa producers is climate change because water levels are very low.
03:08Right now, rivers and streams are quite dry for this time of year, October.
03:14Despite difficulties and the U.S. blockade, Venezuelan cocoa export grew 10% in the first half of 2025 compared to the previous year.
03:23Generating pride and satisfaction for local production.
03:26Obviously, there is huge satisfaction that goes beyond profit, beyond money.
03:33It's also that satisfaction that fills us as human beings.
03:39Coco from Miranda is much more than an export product.
03:42It is the testimony of a people who believe in communal work, solidarity and their own strength.
03:48It is also an ancient tradition that carries thousands of live stories.
03:52We invite viewers to ride to the social media accounts shown on the screen to share their own stories.
03:58This is Venezuela Movimiento and I am Álvaro Fragua and we see you next time.
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