Bolívar state workers protest 72 hours over unpaid profit-sharing bonus

About 80,000 workers and retirees in Bolívar state, Venezuela, have completed 72 hours of protest demanding a one-time $1,200 profit-sharing payment from CVG management. The lack of institutional response highlights ongoing labor unrest and economic strain in Venezuela's basic industries. This is a domestic labor dispute with potential implications for regional stability and government credibility.