Author: Laura Solano

The Argentine Armed Forces have launched Operation Griffon XVII in South Atlantic waters to strengthen their fight against illegal, unreported, and unregulated (IUU) fishing, while hundreds of fishing vessels, mainly Chinese-flagged, are preying on fish in the region, Argentine news site Infobae reported. “Considering the activities of Chinese expansion in the world, it is important for the military’s naval assets to control maritime jurisdictions in the defense of sovereignty,” the Argentine defense and international relations expert said. Luis Somoza. Dialogue on February 14. Griffon XVII is under the authority of the Joint Maritime Command (COCM), which through the Argentine Navy,…