New Chile aquaculture law unlikely to pass under current government, salmon executive says

While Gabriel Boric's government has agreed to work with the industry on a series of administrative issues, salmon producers find themselves fighting with newer industries for attention.

Left-leaning Chilean President Gabriel Boric, previously a stern critic of the salmon farming industry's impact on the environment, has softened his tone since taking office in March 2022, now appears to be facing a race against time to get his proposals into law, with around 17 months remaining before he leaves office.
Left-leaning Chilean President Gabriel Boric, previously a stern critic of the salmon farming industry's impact on the environment, has softened his tone since taking office in March 2022, now appears to be facing a race against time to get his proposals into law, with around 17 months remaining before he leaves office.Photo: Chilean government
Published 17 September 2024, 18:42Updated 18 September 2024, 14:28
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