x     The Chilean Navy has detected a significant surge in activity by Chinese-flagged fishing vessels operating near the country's Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ), prompting concerns about potential illegal, unreported, and unregulated (IUU) fishing. In a document delivered to the Congressional Committee on Fisheries, Aquaculture, and Maritime Interests, the Navy revealed it has inspected 117 Chinese vessels in 2025 alone, a dramatic increase compared to just five vessels inspected in 2023 and