Chinese squid fleet shifts south to Chilean waters after Peru port restrictions

A fleet of ~300 Chinese vessels is fishing for giant squid (pota) about 350 nautical miles off Chile's coast, having moved closer since 2024 following tighter Peruvian port regulations for foreign fishing vessels. The scale and proximity raise concerns over illegal, unreported, and unregulated (IUU) fishing and potential bilateral friction with Chile. The exact compliance status of the fleet remains unclear.