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Fishermen protest against Sociedad Punta Lobos in Iquique

From Cooperativa · () Spanish

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  • Four unions of divers, fishermen and gatherers protested near Sociedad Punta Lobos in Iquique over alleged restrictions on fishing areas.
  • The protesters said four years of talks had produced no agreement and accused the company of refusing to listen.
  • Demonstrators gathered outside the company and traveled by boat in Patillos port, prompting Navy personnel to intervene.

Four unions of divers, fishermen and gatherers took their protest against Sociedad Punta Lobos to both land and sea in Iquique. They accuse the company of restricting the areas where they can fish near Caleta Chanavaya.

The protesters said the restrictions directly affect their trade. They also said that four years of talks with the company had failed to produce an agreement, and accused Sociedad Punta Lobos of refusing to listen and showing intransigence.

The demonstrators gathered outside the company on Route A-1. They also moved by boat through Patillos port, where Navy personnel intervened with a Defender-type vessel.

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Originally published by Cooperativa in Spanish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized automatically by DistantNews, with a note on how the source frames the story. Not individually reviewed before publishing. How this works.

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