A Fishing Industry Leader In Mexico Is Gunned Down After Calling Out The Cartels (7/15/24)

Beyond The Horizon

Minerva Pérez Castro, a prominent businesswoman and president of the National Chamber of Fisheries and Aquaculture Industries (CANAINPESCA) in Baja California, was tragically murdered in Ensenada on July 8, 2024. Pérez Castro, known for her outspoken stance against illegal fishing and cartel extortion, was shot multiple times by unidentified assailants near her office. Her murder occurred just hours after she publicly condemned illegal fishing practices during an interview​.
Pérez Castro's efforts to expose the criminal infiltration in the fishing industry had made her a target. She had received threats prior to her assassination, highlighting the peril faced by those who challenge organized crime. The Baja California State Attorney General has vowed to conduct a thorough investigation to bring those responsible to justice​.
Governor Marina del Pilar Avila Olmeda condemned the attack and expressed her commitment to ensuring the perpetrators are held accountable. The incident has sparked outrage and calls for increased protection and enforcement against illegal activities in the fishing industry.
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