VOICED : Trabajadores de Kimberly Clark Venezuela casi sin materia prima

The Kimberly Clark plant in Venezuela resumed operations after a two-week closure due to a lack of raw materials. The government intervened by handing control to the workers, allowing limited production to continue. Despite the reopening, 900 workers were laid off, with some attending the plant daily for updates on their employment status. Financial issues arose when a bank reversed a transaction related to worker settlements, raising legal concerns. The potential expropriation of Kimberly Clark remains uncertain.

What was the reason for the Kimberly Clark plant's initial closure?

• Technical malfunction

• Lack of demand for products

• Shortage of imported raw materials

• Government regulations

How long is the plant expected to produce sanitary towels with the current supplies?

• Four weeks

• Three weeks

• Six weeks

• Five weeks

What action did the government take after the plant closure?

• Sold the plant to a private company

• Took control and handed it to workers

• Closed the plant permanently

• Increased import tariffs

How many workers were laid off due to the plant closure?

• 900

• 700

• 500

• 1100

What issue arose with the bank regarding worker settlements?

• The bank lost the funds

• The bank reversed the deposit

• The bank charged extra fees

• The bank delayed the deposit