# Peruvian anchovy 'quota-fixing' discussions allegedly caught on tape

> Intrafish reports that recorded discussions allegedly show Peruvian fishing companies talking about fixing anchovy quotas. The report says the companies knew the quotas were based on incorrect figures.

- Date: 2020-02-03 · published 2020-02-03T12:00:00.000Z
- Category: policy · region Peru · magnitude medium
- Page: https://feedsoft.ai/events/54513-peruvian-anchovy-quota-fixing-discussions-allegedly-caught-on-tape
- Commodities: [Fishmeal](https://feedsoft.ai/c/FISHMEAL.md)

## Why it matters

Evidence of quota manipulation raises the likelihood of tighter or revised catch limits in Peru, which would reduce anchovy-based fishmeal supply and support prices for feed buyers.

## Read by commodity

- FISHMEAL: bullish ▲

## Sources

- intrafish.com: https://www.intrafish.com/fisheries/peruvian-anchovy-quota-fixing-discussions-allegedly-caught-on-tape/2-1-749228?zephr_sso_ott=Z7F589

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