How significant is the problem of illegal fishing by foreign fishing vessels within Argentine waters? How frequently did such vessels cross into Argentine waters in 2022 and 2023?

A review of Argentine Federal Fishing Council documents indicates that Chinese-owned companies in Argentina now control at least 57 industrial fishing vessels that operate under the Argentine flag and hold domestic fishing licenses. To the Coastguard's knowledge, is that figure correct? If not, is the number higher or lower?

How many Argentine-flagged industrial fishing vessels with domestic fishing licenses are th…

Question: How significant is the problem of illegal fishing by foreign fishing vessels within Argentine waters? How frequently did such vessels cross into Argentine waters in 2022 and 2023?

To answer this question, we must first make a clarification. The problem with the foreign fleet fishing in the adjacent area is not due to the illegal entry of its vessels into Argentina's EEZ, since these are scarce or even non-existent in certain periods. The damage to Argentine interests in the sea and its resources is caused by the presence and operation of this fleet on the high seas, close to the out…