Tuna producers in Ecuador reject the concentration of procedures in the capital

Published Mar 14, 2024

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The Tuna Association of Ecuador (Atunec) has expressed its disagreement with the decision of the Ministry of Production, Foreign Trade, Investment and Fisheries to keep certain offices in Quito, rather than in Manta and Guayaquil where the tuna industry is primarily based. Atunec argues that this move would increase costs and time inefficiencies. The Ministry has justified the decision citing security concerns, a reason Atunec disputes. The Ministry later clarified that only the lawyers of the coercive process and legal sponsorship have temporarily moved to Quito, while the offices of the Vice Ministry of Aquaculture and Fisheries will remain in Manta and Guayaquil.

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The Tuna Association of Ecuador (Atunec) publicly rejected the decision of the Ministry of Production, Foreign Trade, Investment and Fisheries, to maintain the Legal Sponsorship area and the Coactivas addresses of Manta and Guayaquil, in the city of Quito. Through a statement on the social network This is because they consider that the needs of the sector are not being taken care of. Moving these offices to a city distant from where they carry out their activity would entail time and more costs. "As a union we have tirelessly advocated for bringing the State closer to production centers, especially in technical areas such as fishing," he points out. The Ministry of Production, they said, is justifying this transfer of offices due to an issue of insecurity. However, Atunec also rejects that excuse, as they believe "that the true way to address insecurity is by strengthening the productive sectors that generate employment and prosperity." He reiterates that what a decision like this ...

Source: Expreso