Drake I wish to thank you for that quick introductory lesson concerning cacao as I didn't know all that.
In the OP the words 'illegal tax' in the article is what jumped out and screamed at me. Having lived here a couple of days and seeing how the DR operates it just makes me wonder what recourse has been followed concerning this issue and if there will be any further coverage by the media to keep people such as myself abreast of the situation.
I can understand the issue of a greater value being paid for fermented cacao due to the time restraint required for drying. Unfortunately the news article fails to mention any of the internal workings of CONACADO or the wealthy families as to the processing of cacao and only mentions the tax. This 'tax' should be followed.
Rick
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