The U.S. sanctioned a Chinese jigging vessel operating in South America
The Zhen Fa 7 operates in the Pacific and South Atlantic off countries such as Ecuador, Peru, Chile and Argentina
(ARGENTINA, 7/23/2025)
Washington orders the seizure of all seafood caught by the Beijing-flagged Zhen Fa 7 after discovering severe human rights violations onboard, revealing the complicity of certain South American ports.
WASHINGTON D.C. / Buenos Aires - The U.S. Department of Homeland Security has ordered the seizure of all seafood caught by the Zhen Fa 7, a Chinese-flagged jigging vessel, due to severe human rights violations against its crew, including sexual violence, identity retention, and enslavement. This information was reported today by the (More Info)