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General Motors’ factory in Ecuador will cease production on Friday, which will be impacted by increasing pressure from local competitors. However, automakers will continue to sell vehicles in Andean countries despite the closure of their manufacturing operations.
Closure Announcement:
In April, General Motors announced plans to close its production facilities in Ecuador and neighboring Colombia. The OBB plant located in Quito is particularly significant, accounting for 51% of car production in Ecuador.
Impact on Workers:
The impending shutdown raises concerns for the factory’s 320 workers, who now face uncertainties regarding their employment and livelihoods.
Official figures indicate that Ecuador’s unemployment rate was 4.1% in the first quarter of the year, revealing a challenging job market for those losing their positions.
Worker Perspectives:
Antonio Oramas, a welding team leader who has been with General Motors since 2004, expressed mixed feelings about the closure.
“I have mixed feelings – I’m welding my last truck for General Motors in Ecuador,” he stated. “It will affect us a lot. Not all of us will have the same opportunity for a new job.”
