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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