In 2022, the world’s leading shrimp exporter, Ecuador recorded a record $7.28 billion in exports while grappling with escalating crime risks. This sum equals 22% of the nation’s total exports. According to the National Aquaculture Chamber (NAC), two threats plague the sector. First, pirates target shrimp boats in the Gulf of Guayaquil. Second, thefts are […]
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