The export of donkey meat from Peru to China is a subject of controversy between the ministries of Agriculture and Foreign Trade. While some argue that it could benefit the economy due to Chinese interest in the product's medicinal properties and its high demand, others raise concerns about the industry's commercial viability and potential impact on donkey populations. The lack of specialized slaughterhouses, the high costs of feeding and maintaining donkeys, and the possibility of international sanctions and criticism from animal rights movements are among the challenges mentioned. The controversy arose from incomplete information provided about the potential export, which has been under negotiation since 2017 following a request from China.