Peru: Produce defends regulated entry of foreign ships amid squid shortage

Published 2024년 10월 27일

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At the XV International Microfinance Congress in Paita, Peruvian authorities, led by César Quispe, Vice Minister of Mype and Industry, emphasized the absence of illegal fishing by foreign vessels in Peruvian waters, assuring strict oversight and no proof of illegal activities. Despite these reassurances, local fishermen and Sonapescal representatives raise concerns over the unregulated entry of Chinese vessels, lacking satellite monitoring systems, which could lead to potential infractions. The Peruvian government is grappling with the significant decline in squid populations, sparking criticism for inadequate scientific research and support for artisanal fishermen. There are calls for more comprehensive studies and an audit of the Centers for Productive Innovation and Technology Transfer (CITE) to address these issues and ensure the sustainability and competitiveness of Peru's artisanal fishing sector.

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During the XV International Microfinance Congress in Paita, César Quispe, Vice Minister of Mype and Industry, reaffirmed that the Peruvian authorities have not registered illegal fishing activity by foreign vessels in Peruvian jurisdictional waters. "These ships enter in transit for operational reasons, such as crew changes, and so far no illegal fishing has been proven in our maritime zone," said Quispe. The General Directorate of Captaincies and Coast Guard (Dicapi) has indicated that it maintains strict supervision of the entry and transit of these vessels. However, concern remains latent among local fishermen and representatives of the National Society of Artisanal Fishing of Peru (Sonapescal), who have denounced the entry of Chinese vessels without satellite monitoring systems (SISESAT). Elsa Vega, leader of Sonapescal, emphasized that without this technology it is difficult to detect and stop possible infractions on the coast. To strengthen the sustainability of squid, ...

Source: Apnoticias