Latin America

Honduras Secures Tariff-Free Shrimp Exports to China

The Honduran Minister of Economic Development, Fredis Cerrato, has announced that Honduras has successfully reached a partial agreement with China that exempts them from paying tariffs on...

Mitsui Bolsters Presence in Shrimp Industry with IPSP Investment

The renowned Japanese conglomerate, Mitsui & Co., Ltd., is set to make a significant investment in the Industrial Pesquera Santa Priscila (IPSP), a shrimp giant headquartered in...

Honduran Shrimp Cargo Held at Mexican Border Amid Market Closure

The Minister of Economic Development of Honduras, Fredis Cerrato, has announced that 26 containers filled with Honduran shrimp are currently detained at the Mexican border. This unprecedented...

Ecuador Shatters Records with 1.3 Million Tons of Shrimp Exports in 2023

Ecuador reached new heights in its shrimp export industry, breaking records with a staggering volume of 2.677 billion pounds in 2023, equivalent to over 1.3 million tons....

Early Ban on Blue Shrimp Fishing Amidst Angostura’s Industry Turmoil

In recent years, the fishing sector in Angostura, Mexico, has been embroiled in a severe crisis that has gripped producers and stakeholders alike. A clear indication of...

Peruvian Authorities Seize Over 170 Kilos of Shrimp in Surprise Operation

In a recent series of operations carried out by the National Police of Peru, in collaboration with the Regional Production Management, authorities have confiscated over 170 kilograms...

Honduras Lodges Formal Complaint Against Mexico’s Shrimp Closure

Foreign Minister Enrique Reina of Honduras has announced the country's intent to file a formal complaint with Mexican diplomatic authorities regarding the recent closure of shrimp in...

Mexican Fishers Hopeful for Reduction in Shrimp Imports

The Mexican fishing sector expresses optimism about the potential cessation of shrimp imports from Central and South America, primarily due to concerns about unfair competition stemming from...

Foreign Companies Turn Down Mexican Shrimp

Foreign companies have rejected the purchase of Mexican shrimp, sending shockwaves through the local shrimp industry. Jorge Luis Romo Perea, the vice president of the Federation of...

Thousands of Jobs at Risk as Mexico Restricts Honduran Shrimp

Mexico's recent restriction on shrimp imports from Central America is expected to result in substantial job losses and economic setbacks for the region. Wilmer Cruz, president of...

Honduran Shrimp Exports to Mexico “Not Yet Lost”

Concerns have arisen regarding the export of Honduran shrimp to the Mexican market. Foreign Minister Eduardo Enrique Reina has clarified that while there is a judicial case...

Mexico Implements Temporary Border Closure to Honduran Shrimp Imports

Mexico has made a decision to halt the entry of shrimp products from countries that are signatories to the Free Trade Agreement between Mexico and Costa Rica,...

Over a Ton of Illegal Pink Shrimp Seized in Penha, Brazil

More than a ton of illegal pink shrimp was seized by the Environmental Military Police in Penha, Brazil, following a complaint that led officers to a clandestine...

Tumaco Joins Global Market Access Program to Elevate Shrimp Standards

Tumaco, a key player in the aquaculture and fishing sectors in Colombia, has achieved a milestone by becoming part of the Global Market Access Program. This initiative,...

US Decision on Antidumping Probe Expected in Late 2024

The fate of Ecuadorian shrimp exports to the United States hangs in the balance as the antidumping investigation progresses, with a decision anticipated in October or November...

Low Expectations for Lagoa dos Patos Shrimp Harvest Due to Excessive Rainfall

As the 2024 shrimp harvest kicks off on February 1st in Lagoa dos Patos, Brazil, the fishing sector braces itself for a challenging season. The harvest, slated...

Brazilian Police Seizes Over Half a Ton of Shrimp

The Guaratuba Environmental Police in Brazil intercepted more than half a ton of processed and frozen shrimp in the town of Piçarras. The shrimp, lacking proper documentation...

FTA Sparks Growth in Nicaragua’s Shrimp Exports

On January 1, 2024, the China-Nicaragua Free Trade Agreement (FTA) came into effect, heralding a new era of economic collaboration between the two nations. This landmark agreement...

Brazilian Shrimp Fishing Bounces Back After Devastating Drought

In February 2023, Lagoa do Peixe, located on the coast of Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil, faced one of its most challenging periods in history—a historic drought...

Brazil’s Shrimp Season Nears Closure

In the Southeast and South regions of Brazil, the shrimp season is set to close on January 28th, lasting until April 30th. This temporary halt in shrimp...

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