The Peruvian Minister of Foreign Trade and Tourism, Elizabeth Galdo, announced an agreement with China to export donkey meat, sparking debate in Peru. While some see business potential, others are skeptical due to cultural and economic factors. John Chauca, president of the National Association of Beef Producers, pointed out the minimal production and lack of tradition in consuming or exporting donkey meat, as donkeys are mainly used as pack animals and the processing infrastructure is limited. Despite Peru's competitive advantage in beef export due to its disease-free status, significant challenges exist for the proposed donkey meat export initiative.