Puerto Vallarta and Mexico News

Puerto Vallarta and Mexico News

Mexico to be sanctioned for its insufficient efforts to protect the Vaquita Marina

Puerto Vallarta (PVDN) - Mexico is expected to face sanctions from the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES) for its insufficient efforts to protect the vaquita marina, the world's most endangered marine mammal. Although the sanctions have not been officially announced, they could restrict Mexico's ability to export regulated animal and plant products like crocodile or snake skins, orchids, and cactuses. While commercial seafood species like shrimp would not be affected, some groups are pushing for seafood import bans. The ruling sets a precedent, and the sanctions could potentially make it . . .

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