Guatemala’s “Grupo Pharma” to Invest in Mexico

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The facility is expected to employ 180 workers in its first year of operation, growing to 300 over the next four years.

“Some 300 generic medicines will be elaborated in Grupo Pharma’s laboratory in Chiapas. The company also plans to open 400 drug stores in the southern states of Mexico”, reported Terra.com.

Source: terra.com

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