# Artisanal Fishers in Moquegua Reject Law 31749 and Warn 90% of Vessels Could Be Reclassified

> Artisanal purse-seine fishers in Peru’s Moquegua region protested Law 31749, which restricts mechanized equipment such as winches on artisanal vessels. They warned that implementing rules could reclassify about 90% of the region’s artisanal boats and called for talks with lawmakers; the production ministry has not announced a response.

- Date: 2026-11-08 · published 2026-11-09T18:14:53.158Z
- Category: policy · region Peru · magnitude low
- Page: https://feedsoft.ai/events/89940-artisanal-fishers-in-moquegua-reject-law-31749-and-warn-90-of-vessels-could-be
- Commodities: [Fishmeal](https://feedsoft.ai/c/FISHMEAL.md)

## Why it matters

If the restrictions reduce fishing capacity or disrupt operations, they could constrain local seafood availability, but the article does not establish a direct effect on feed-ingredient supply or prices.

## Sources

- elmacheteperu.com: https://elmacheteperu.com/2026/11/08/pescadores-artesanales-de-moquegua-rechazan-ley-31749-y-advierten-reclasificacion-del-90-de-embarcaciones/

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