After years of impunity to avoid confrontations with the residents of San Felipe, Baja California, early on Friday, March 28, PROFEPA, the Naval Secretariat, and the condsca were arrested by the arrest of five alleged Totoros inside the shelter area in the jam of the Faquita.
Along with the bright fishermen, five 12 -inch light hunting networks, known as “Totaperas”, were seized.
In addition, the authorities obtained a secondary boat (Panga), without signs or registration.
In the last two weeks, 15 kilometers of illegal networks and 97 dead Toturaba have been extracted in two isolated operations that were not concerned.
2025: A decisive year for Paquita Marina and Alto GULFO
The year 2025 was distinguished by intense activity about the protection of marine juketa. Since January, international and national organizations have sparked pressure on Mexico to violate environmental obligations. The CITES report published in January confirmed that the country has not completed the Vaquita Marina action plan, which led to a series of international fans and accusations, even within the framework of T-MEC.
At the local level, the tension increased. On March 1, Sea Shepherd announced its cycle in the High Gulf region until 2030, which enhances monitoring tasks. However, this was not enough: on March 8, Sunshine Rodriguez, leader of the fishing sector in San Felipe, who demonstrated the criminal and criminal control climate over traffic in Toturaba.
In addition, so far this year, more than 120 totabas dead Beatogenic in illegal networks within the home of the Faquita Marina. In only March, two serious cases were documented: one with 97 copies without life and another, March 25, with 25 tootas trapped. These results enhance the urgency of implementing the adjustments in the fishing ribs, a measure announced by the authorities, as well as monitoring satellite ships.
International pressure and environmental compliance
Failure to comply with the Faquita Marina work plan has caused diplomatic repercussions. The international community, especially CITES, has increased the monitoring of Mexico. Listening sessions have been held and sent by instructions from multilateral forums, highlighting the importance of protecting the most threatening species in the country.
In the context of T-MEC, commercial partners began to question the seriousness of Mexico with its environmental responsibilities. This scenario can lead to economic consequences, such as commercial restrictions on marine products.
The lack of compliance has become The issue of foreign policyPressure increases so that the federal government takes immediate and effective measures.
The role of Sea Shepherd and Monitoring in the High Gulf
The shepherd of the High Gulf until 2030 represents an unprecedented commitment to protecting marine biological diversity. Her presence was a key to illegal network patrols and withdrawn, although it failed to completely stop illegal activities.
Monitoring tasks included the use of drones, marine patrols and cooperation with the Mexican Navy. However, violent incidents, such as the killing of Sunshine Rodriguez, show the complexity of the conflict in the region.
An illegal fishing monitoring remains a The structural challengeEspecially given the effect of the organized crime associated with the movement of Totaba.
Criminalization of fishermen and local demands
The fishermen in the Gulf of California expressed their refusal to criminalize their activities. They argue that structural solutions and viable economic alternatives are required for coastal societies, rather than punitive measures.
They have asked for participation and other international entities in the agreements that consider social and economic facts in the region, proposing productive transition mechanisms.
According to hunting leaders, without following an indivisible approach, memorization will be seen as a threat instead of a Development opportunity.
