Jail and fines will be given for violating the blue crab ban as it is a federal crime in Mexico

Published 2021년 8월 20일

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The article highlights the federal crime of capturing or commercializing the Cardiosama guanhumi, also known as the blue crab, in the municipality of Tecolutla, Veracruz, Mexico, during the species' closure period from August 15 to September 30. This period is essential for the species' life cycle, where the ovate female leaves its burrow to spawn on beaches. Violators could face up to 12 years in prison and a fine of 4,000 UMAS. The penalties are more severe if the violation occurs in protected areas, leading to a surge in the decline of the blue crab numbers. The article stresses the importance of preserving the species and allowing females to complete their cycle safely, with the involvement of various agencies and civil associations.

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THE VERACRUZ DAY. TECOLUTLA, Veracruz. Up to 12 years in prison and 4 thousand UMAS of fine could receive the person who is caught capturing or commercializing guanaja or blue crab in the municipality of Tecolutla during the month and a half of closure of this species, since it is a federal crime. José Cruz, assistant to the City Council's Ecology and Environment Directorate, reported that the closure of the Cardiosama guanhumi species runs from August 15 to September 30, during which time absolutely no one can market it. He commented that by indications of the mayor Juan Ángel Espejo Maldonado it is about making people understand that by capturing or commercializing this species a federal crime is being committed, with a prison that goes from one year to nine years in prison for those who are caught capturing or storing guanaja and a fine of 300 to 3,000 UMAS. Likewise, the municipal official warned that if the authority comes to surprise a person capturing this species in a ...

Source: Inforural