Alvaro Baltodano, from the National Free Zone Commission, explained that new companies Scmith Irmaos, Draxelmaier and Hansol will employ 4.000 people.

Additionally, "Istmo Textil, Gildan, Sae-Tecnotex and NCT are expanding operations, and will hire 6.100 new workers", reported Elnuevodiario.com.

Source: elnuevodiario.com.ni

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