Salmon

Chilean salmon farming industry celebrates as 11th hour vote halts progress of controversial bill

A vote by a joint committee of lawmakers from Chile's Congress and Senate was dramatically tied on Monday evening after massive protests last week.

The strength of feeling against the proposed new law put the government of President Gabriel Boric in an awkward position.
The strength of feeling against the proposed new law put the government of President Gabriel Boric in an awkward position.Photo: SalmonChile/Extend PR
Published 30 May 2023, 01:23Updated 30 May 2023, 14:28
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