The European Commission may decide soon to send a yellow card to Panama on the grounds that the country is not doing enough to combat illegal, unreported and unregulated (IUU) fishing. On 30 October last, Ecuador received such a warning (see EUROPE B12360A15).
The Commission reportedly identified shortcomings in Panama’s system for the inspection of fishery products and sanctions against offenders.
The Commission reportedly considers that the problems can be solved through dialogue and...