Congressman José Bernardo Pazo, from the Somos Perú bench, proposes to boost the economy of artisanal fishermen through state purchases for social, food and other similar programs. It should be remembered that this sector fell by 13.7% in 2022 and is projected to reach 4.1% this year, according to the Ministry of Economy and Finance […]
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Six keys to understanding the law that protects the five miles
In April the Congress of the republic approved and sent the autograph of law to prioritize artisanal fishing in the five miles. The Executive confirmed that it agrees with the measures, except for a provision that would decriminalize illegal fishing, therefore, it will have until May 22 to observe it, so Congress must vote again […]
They demand the Government to issue regulations to formalize more than 900 fishing vessels
The National Society of Artisanal Fishing of Peru (Sonapescal) has expressed its concern about the lack of commitment of the Ministry of Production (Produce) to accelerate and prioritize actions that allow more than 900 fishing vessels to obtain their final permits to continue with their activities; For this reason, they demand that the norm be […]
Autograph to protect the 5 nautical miles is in the hands of the Executive
After two weeks of waiting, the Congress of the republic sent to the Executive the autograph of the law that seeks to prioritize artisanal fishing in the five nautical miles to ensure the sustainability of resources. Now, the Government of Dina Boluarte has until Monday, May 22 to officially publish or observe it. Various unions […]
Produce continues without issuing the guidelines to formalize the northern fishing fleet
More than two months have passed since the head of the Ministry of Production (Produce), Raúl Pérez Reyes Espejo, committed to the fishing cooperatives of northern Peru to approve and publish the regulations that finalize the process of formalizing the more than 900 vessels found in this procedure. To date, said announcements have not materialized, […]
Artisanal fishing will be prioritized within 5 nautical miles
Last night, the Congress of the Republic approved by majority the rule that seeks to prioritize artisanal and ancestral fishing within of the first five miles of the Peruvian coastline with the aim of preserving its conservation. Seamen from Tacna, Arequipa, Moquegua, Áncash and Piura had arrived in the capital a day before to demand […]
Fishermen come to Congress to demand approval of a law that protects the 5 miles
This Tuesday, April 11, artisanal fishermen from six regions of the country appeared in the Congress of the Republic to demand the approval of the proposal that recognizes the activity they carry out and encourages its preservation within five nautical miles. The opinion, which groups a total of seven legislative proposals from different benches, has […]
Artisanal fishermen denounce that Produce would seek to reduce controls for the entry of Chinese boats
The leaders of nine organizations that bring together thousands of shipowners and artisanal fishermendedicated to squid, sent a statement to the Ministry of Production (Produces) expressing their concern about the recent creation of a multidisciplinary working group that seeks to discuss modifications to the Supreme Decree No. 016-2020-Produce. This decree was published in August 2020 […]
“In 20 years we will be eating malaguas and starfish if we do nothing,” according to a biologist
On Holy Week, Peruvians have the habit of consuming more fish and shellfish, the fishing terminals are crowded with people looking for the biggest, freshest and most affordable bonito, mackerel or horse mackerel. But Have you noticed that, over the years, the fish we eat have gotten smaller and smaller? For what is this? Here […]
The update of the General Fisheries Law opens
Last Wednesday was key in the plenary session of Congress because the proposal that groups six legislative initiatives to update the General Fisheries Law was approved in the first vote. According to the president of the Production Commission, Esdras Medina, this will prevent the depletion of hydrobiological resources in the medium and long term. obstacles […]