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Protests in Argentina hamper shrimp, illex squid seasons

Economic and political turmoil in the South American country has led to workers' protests, causing a near-halt to the red shrimp fishery and delays in illex squid exports

By Matilde Mereghetti | Feb. 20, 2024 10:03 GMT
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Argentina's red shrimp fishery is facing something of a crisis, with many economic and political factors exacerbating the situation [...]

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