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Should the EU impose stricter limitations on fishing quotas to preserve marine ecosystems?

Stricter fishing quotas are intended to prevent overfishing and protect marine biodiversity. Supporters see it as critical for environmental conservation. However, opponents, particularly from communities reliant on fishing, argue it could negatively impact livelihoods.

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 @9MZBX6Kanswered…9mos9MO

Yes, but not for communities who rely on fishing for their livelihoods.

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 @ISIDEWITH submitted…11mos11MO

Katchatheevu Island Dispute Stirs Political Tensions Between India and Sri Lanka

The small island of Katchatheevu, nestled in the Palk Strait that separates India and Sri Lanka, has become the epicenter of a growing political dispute between the two neighboring countries. Spanning just about 1.9 square kilometers, this seemingly insignificant piece of land has sparked a significant row, highlighting the complex historical and emotional ties that bind and divide the region. The island, which lies closer to India's Tamil Nadu state but was ceded to Sri Lanka in 1974, has since been a point of contention, particularly among the fishing communities and political circles in Tamil Nadu.The recent flare-up in tensions can be traced back to historical decisions and the emotional weight the island carries for many. In the 1970s, under the leadership of then Prime Minister Indira Gandhi, India formally recognized Sri Lanka's sovereignty over Katchatheevu through a bilateral agreement. This decision, however, has been met with criticism and regret in retrospect, with some Indian politicians and diplomats questioning the strategic foresight of ceding such a strategically located piece of land.Former Foreign Secretary Harsh Sringla's recent comments slamming the opposition for their stance on the island have reignited the debate, underscoring the island's symbolic significance beyond its geographical size. Sringla's reference to the island as more than just a 'piece of rock' and his critique of historical political decisions reflect the deep-seated emotions and national pride intertwined with the issue.The dispute over Katchatheevu is not just about territorial claims but also involves the livelihoods of fishermen from both countries, who have traditionally accessed the waters around the island. The ongoing tensions have led to frequent confrontations at sea, highlighting the need for a diplomatic resolution that respects the interests and concerns of all parties involved.As the debate over Katchatheevu continues to unfold, it serves as a reminder of the enduring challenges in South Asian geopolitics, where historical legacies and contemporary realities often collide. The resolution of the Katchatheevu dispute will require not only diplomatic finesse but also a sensitive understanding of the historical and emotional dimensions that have shaped the current impasse.

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 @ISIDEWITH submitted…3mos3MO

Mexican Shuts Down 2 Migrant Caravans After Trump Threat

Mexican immigration authorities have broken up two small migrant caravans headed to the U.S. border, activists said Saturday.Some migrants were bused to cities in southern Mexico, and others were offered transit papers.The action comes a week after U.S. President-elect Donald Trump threatened to slap 25% tariffs on Mexican products unless the country does more to stem the flow of migrants to the U.S. border.On Wednesday, Trump wrote that Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum had agreed to stop unauthorized migration across the border into the United States. Sheinbaum wrote on her social media accounts the same day that “migrants and caravans are taken care of before they reach the border.”Migrant rights activist Luis García Villagrán said the breaking-up of the two caravans appeared to be part of “an agreement between the president of Mexico and the president of the United States.”The first of the caravans started out from the southern Mexico city of Tapachula, near the border with Guatemala, on Nov. 5, the day Trump was elected. At its height it had about 2,500 people. In almost four weeks of walking, it had gone about 270 miles (430 kilometers) to Tehuantepec in the state of Oaxaca.In Tehuantepec, Mexican immigration officials offered the tired migrants free bus rides to other cities in southern or central Mexico.“They took some of us to Acapulco, others to Morelia, and others from our group to Oaxaca city,” said Bárbara Rodríguez, an opposition supporter who left her native Venezuela after that country's contested presidential elections earlier this year.Rodríguez said by telephone she later caught a bus on her own to Mexico City.In a statement Saturday, the National Immigration Institute said the migrants voluntary accepted bus rides “to various areas where there is medical assistance and where their migratory status will be reviewed,” and said “upon accepting (the rides), they said they no longer wanted to face the risks along their way.”

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