Overview

• Artisanal guilds lifted most roadblocks in Talara, Sechura, Lambayeque and parts of Piura after talks with Produce, though Paita groups held out and set a 48‑hour deadline for formal changes.
• The agreement authorizes five fixed departures for giant squid fishing this year—two in October, one in November and two in December—and requires crews to deliver three whole specimens for scientific analysis with a follow‑up meeting on October 13.
• The reproductive closure was shifted to November as Imarpe prepares a 7–10 day at‑sea observation campaign with fishers to assess reproductive condition and advise on next steps.
• The unrest was triggered by Resolution 00323‑2025 setting a 42,000‑tonne quota, leading to roadblocks on the Panamericana Norte, suspension of classes and hospital services, and a halt to operations at Paita’s Euroandinos terminal.
• Industry group SNI condemned violent incidents reported in Paita and urged authorities to restore order, while officials said the consensus lifted the strike in most northern ports.