Peru: Artisanal fishermen from Tacna block the Costanera Sur highway in protest against the government

A group of artisanal fishermen in Tacna began a protest on Wednesday, October 2, blocking the Costanera Sur highway. The protesters, who are part of the artisanal fishing sector, denounced the Government's failure to comply with agreements and the lack of intervention in the face of the presence of Chinese ships on the Peruvian coast, which has severely affected their work. The road blockade began at 8 a.m. in the Vila Vila population center, an area known for its contribution to artisanal fishing. At least 50 fishermen blocked the road by placing stones and burning tires, which has paralyzed vehicular traffic in both directions. The Highway Police (Polcar) reported that the protesters have restricted traffic every half hour. The fishermen carried banners demanding the intervention of the Ministry of Production (Produce), accusing the entity of issuing regulations that harm the artisanal fishing sector, especially in the capture of horse mackerel and parrotfish. THEY DEMAND ...