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By Yvette Sierra Praeli This is the second in a series of stories covering the Peruvian fishing industry and was originally published on Mongabay’s Latam site. Read the first story here. In early April, 13 leaders representing more than 60 artisanal fishing unions traveled to the city of Lima from different parts of the Peruvian coast. Their aim: stopping the approval of two bills they say put the Peruvian sea at risk and violate the rights of artisanal fishers. The proposals, presented by members of Congress Lady Camones of Alliance for Progress and Darwin Espinoza of Popular Action, both con…