Representatives of the Nicaraguan Association of the Textile and Clothing Industry (Anitec), predict that with the closure of the stores of several of their clients, sales will be reduced considerably and inventory levels will increase.

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Dean Garcia, CEO of Anitec, told Laprensa.com.ni that "... In the fall in volume we are evaluating the situation, we do not have exact data, but there is a projection that the practical effect will be between 25% and 40% drop in production, because assume that this situation is solved in June, being very positive, there will be an effect all these months."

García added that "... every day things change so we are working on actions to see what we can do, we don't know how many jobs will be lost, but there will be effects."

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