# Government weighs temporary suspension of work amid El Niño, but 85% of fishing jobs are informal and would be excluded

> Peru is considering allowing fishing companies to temporarily suspend workers’ duties and pay amid El Niño-related pressure on the sector, but the measure would not cover most workers because 84.7% of fishing employment was informal in the second quarter of 2026. Fishing output fell year over year in June, July and August, while average formal-sector income dropped 26.7% from July 2025 to July 2026.

- Date: 2026-11-06 · published 2026-11-06T18:28:40.838Z
- Category: weather · region Peru · magnitude low
- Page: https://feedsoft.ai/events/84680-government-weighs-temporary-suspension-of-work-amid-el-nino-but-85-of-fishing
- Commodities: [Fishmeal](https://feedsoft.ai/c/FISHMEAL.md)

## Why it matters

The article describes the effects of El Niño on Peru’s fishing activity and employment, but does not establish a specific change in fishmeal or other feed-commodity supply. Lower fishing output could constrain fishmeal inputs if the decline affects reduction fisheries.

## Sources

- portalayacucho.com: https://portalayacucho.com/gobierno-evalua-suspension-perfecta-de-labores-ante-el-nino-pero-el-85-del-empleo-pesquero-es-informal-y-quedaria-fuera/ciudad/

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