At a meeting that brought together more than 100 key stakeholders, the executive reinforced his long-term vision for the region, highlighting the importance of territorial dialogue to build a prosperous future in balance with the environment.
In the framework of the meeting prior to the fourth session of the “Salmon Plan 2050”, Blumar reaffirmed its strong commitment to the sustainable future of the Magallanes Region. The event, held in the municipality of Río Verde, brought together more than one hundred people, including authorities, trade representatives and community members, to outline a long-term vision for salmon farming in the southern zone.
The activity included practical activities such as a tour of a local fish farm and participatory dialogue spaces, focused on projecting the evolution of the industry and its synergy with other productive sectors. The incorporation of Río Verde into this strategic initiative seeks to boost economic reactivation and the creation of quality employment, articulating a shared vision for the future that is sustained on key pillars such as legal certainty, relocation of concessions and environmental balance.
Blumar’s General Manager, Gerardo Balbontín, valued the initiative as a fundamental step for dialogue and shared planning. “It was a very significant day, with great participation, in a truly exceptional place. Río Verde is a strategic territory for salmon farming, and receiving this official welcome is a source of pride for the entire industry. The ‘Salmon Plan 2050’ has allowed us to open spaces for conversation that look to the future. Being able to project ourselves towards 2050, with a long-term vision and in dialogue with the communities, is a key milestone. This is the type of leadership we need to build sustainable development from the territories”, he stated.
The mayor of the municipality of Río Verde, Tatiana Vásquez, while valuing the dialogue space, emphasized the challenges that must be addressed to ensure truly sustainable development in the territory. “It is truly a space where, with strength and will, criteria can be aligned so that Río Verde’s development is truly sustainable. In my speech, which I believe should be part of the ‘Salmon Plan 2050’, I raised that regulations such as the Lafkenche Law should be reviewed; these should be examined in depth and debated with the localities and municipalities”, she concluded.
Representing the salmon industry, the Manager of Studies and Projects at SalmonChile, Marcela Bravo, stressed that the meeting reflects the collaborative spirit that defines the industry’s roadmap: “Today we accompany our partner companies that were present: Blumar, Australis and Compas Marín. This meeting reinforces the seal of the ‘Salmon Plan 2050’, a development perspective based on territorial dialogue and collaboration between sectors”.
