Latin America

Brazilian Fishermen Demand Answers on Promised Aid

A group of fishermen from Rio Grande, Brazil, staged a demonstration at the City Hall, calling upon the federal government to provide answers regarding promised aid. This...

Researchers Uncover Effective Mosquito Control with Shrimp

In the ongoing battle against disease-transmitting mosquitoes, researchers from Argentina's INTA and CONICET have uncovered a promising strategy: leveraging native species of shrimp and fish to naturally...

Honduran Delegation Reports Positive Progress in Shrimp Export Talks with Mexico

A recent delegation from Honduras journeyed to Mexico to address the pressing issue of suspended shrimp exports from Honduras to Mexico. The outcome of the discussions, as...

Shrimp Export Concerns Rise as Honduras’ Debt to Taiwan Persists

Honduras finds itself entangled in a financial dilemma with Taiwan, its former key trading partner. Despite the severing of bilateral relations nearly a year ago, the Central...

South Korea Leads in Affordable Shrimp Imports from Ecuador

Among the countries importing shrimp from Ecuador, South Korea emerges as the leader in securing it at the most affordable price point. Price Comparison with Other Importing Nations A...

Panamanian Shrimp Ban Effects Emerge

Buyers in are gradually beginning to arrive at the Public Seafood Market, located in Panama City. On the eve of a time of high consumption, the prices...

Mexico’s Agriculture Department Assures Ample Seafood Supply

The Secretariat of Agriculture and Rural Development in Mexico has assured consumers that there will be no shortage of fish and seafood this Lent season. With distribution...

Global Shrimp Industry Forecasted to Face Persistent Challenges in 2024

Phu Hung Securities Company (PHS), based in Vietnam, forecasts a continued struggle for the global shrimp industry in 2024, grappling with persistent challenges stemming from oversupply. Shrimp...

Argentine Shrimp Exports to Italy Face Decline in 2023

In 2023, the trade exchange between Argentina and Italy amounted to USD 2.614 billion, indicating a 4.7% decrease from the previous year. Despite this decline, the bilateral...

Illegal Entry of Ecuadorian Shrimp Imperils Mexican Market

Efforts by the federal government to restrict the importation of farmed shrimp into Mexican territory have hit a roadblock due to the continued illegal introduction of Ecuadorian...

Mexican Seafood Market Faces Shrimp Shortage Concerns

Merchants at the fish and seafood market in Tampico, Mexico, are expressing growing concern over the scarcity of certain species, just ahead of the Lent and Easter...

Peru Strengthens Shrimp Ban Enforcement

In a concerted effort to uphold the shrimp ban enforced until March 31 in Peru, the Regional Production Management, provincial sub-prefectures of Castilla and Camaná, along with...

Honduras Threatens WTO Action Over Shrimp Export Restrictions

The head of Honduras' Ministry of Economic Development (SDE), Fredis Cerrato, issued a stern warning regarding the ongoing restrictions on shrimp exports to the state of Sinaloa...

Venezuela Imports US Shrimp Worth Record-Breaking USD 3.1 Million

Venezuela, known for its extensive coastline and seafood exports, made an unprecedented purchase of USD 3.1 million worth of shrimp from the United States in 2023. Shift in...

São Sebastião Collaborates with Artisanal Shrimp Fishermen for Sustainable Practices

São Sebastião in Brazil, through the Department of Fisheries, Agriculture, and Supply of the Secretariat of the Environment (SEMAM), engaged in a dialogue with artisanal shrimp trawlers...

Record-Breaking December Boosts Ecuador’s Shrimp Industry

Ecuador achieved remarkable milestones in its shrimp export sector during December, marking one of the most successful periods in its history. Despite facing challenges, particularly in the...

Honduran Shrimp Farmers Forced to Sell Amidst Ban

The recent federal court blockade in Mexico on Central American shrimp, including from Honduras, has dealt a significant blow to the national aquaculture sector. Since the enforcement...

Mexican Shrimp Prices on the Rise After Border Closure

The import of shrimp into Mexico has come to a standstill for the past two weeks. Since this closure at the southern border in Chiapas, there has...

Zulia Emerges as Shrimp Production Leader in Venezuela

Located in the western region of Venezuela, the state of Zulia has emerged as a frontrunner in the nation's burgeoning shrimp industry. With a remarkable network of...

Shrimp Trade Between Ecuador and Taiwan Soars in Recent Years

Taiwan is keen on exploring shrimp trade opportunities with Ecuador, according to Augusto H.T. Liao, the government representative of the Taipei-Taiwan Trade Office. Over the past few...

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The Struggle to Save Texas Shrimp

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Sonora Shrimpers in Dire Straits

The coastal town of Paredoncito in Sonora, Mexico, is facing what many consider the...

Honduras’ Shrimp Diplomacy: A New Era of Cooperation with China

The export of high-quality white shrimp from Honduras to China signals a pivotal moment...

Whiteleg Shrimp Drives Vietnam’s $2.8 Billion Export Boom

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From Rice Fields to Global Markets: Ca Mau Embraces Sustainability

The rice-shrimp cultivation area of Thoi Binh district in Vietnam’s Mekong Delta has achieved...