October 15, 2015 — The Chamber of Jigger Owners from Argentina (CAPA) decided to carry out a symbolic protest at the local port due to the serious economic and competitive challenges faced by the sector.
The lights remained lit in the boats between 8 pm and 10 pm. “Jiggers do not want to turn off the lights,” is the slogan chosen by the chamber.
“We are going through a terrible crisis due to currency exchange issues, soaring domestic costs and the increase in the theft of our resources in the Mile 201 by foreign fleets offering their products at a lower selling price than we do,” representatives of the sector claimed.
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