Latin America

Aquaculture Sector in Mexico Faces Bankruptcies Amidst Import Woes

In Mexico, the president of the Confederation of Aquaculture Associations of the State of Sinaloa (COADES), Carlos Urías Espinoza, has issued a concerning report on the current...

Ecuador’s Shrimp Exports Face Uphill Battle

Ecuador commenced the year with a concerning trend in its shrimp exports. The volume of farmed Vannamei shrimp experienced a decline, coupled with a significant drop in...

ARAP Cracks Down on Illegal Shrimp Fishing

In a recent operation, the Aquatic Resources Authority of Panama (ARAP) uncovered a flagrant violation of the shrimp ban in the South Corridor area near Playa Leona....

AQUAEXPO Santa Elena 2024: Promoting Sustainable Growth in Shrimp Industry

The much-anticipated AQUAEXPO Santa Elena 2024 kicked off at the prestigious auditorium of the Salinas Golf & Tennis Club in Ecuador. This significant event, specialized in larviculture,...

Guatemala and Mexico Address Shrimp Export Restrictions

In a bid to tackle the challenges surrounding shrimp exports from Guatemala to Mexico, officials from both countries convened during the Thirteenth Ministerial Conference of the World...

Oceana Alerts Consumers of High Water Content in Frozen Fish and Shrimp

In a recent statement, the environmental organization Oceana has raised concerns regarding the excessive water content in frozen fish and shrimp products in Mexico. With up to...

Disheartening Results as Shrimp Season Nears its End in Sinaloa

As the fishing season in Sinaloa, Mexico, approaches its end and the shrimp ban looms on March 20, fishermen are expressing disappointment over the lackluster outcomes of...

Nicaraguan Farmed Shrimp Exports Plunge

The latest report on Nicaragua's Monthly Index of Economic Activity (IMAE) paints a mixed picture for the country's economic landscape, with overall growth at 4.8 percent. However,...

Honduran-Mexican Dialogue Advances Shrimp Trade Solutions

The Minister of Economic Development, Fredis Cerrato, has been actively engaged in discussions with Mexican authorities to address the recent halt in the export of Honduran shrimp...

Peruvian Authorities Seize 500 Kilograms of Shrimp

In a proactive move to tackle illegal fishing activities amidst the shrimp ban in Peru, law enforcement agencies have conducted a successful operation in the lower basin...

Mexican Shrimp Exports to US Plummet, Prompts Industry Response

In recent years, the Mexican shrimp industry has encountered significant setbacks in its exports to the United States. Not only has there been a substantial 45% reduction...

Shrimp Ban in Mexican Pacific to Commence March 20

As of March 20, the annual shrimp ban commences in the Mexican Pacific waters. The president of the Union of Shipowners of the Pacific Coast, Jesús Omar...

Venezuela’s Shrimp Sector Eyes 20% Growth by 2024

In a recent announcement, Venezuela's Minister of Popular Power for Fisheries and Aquaculture, Juan Carlos Loyo, projected a significant growth of 20% in the shrimp sector by...

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...

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