Peru's Transformative Megaport: Opportunities and Challenges

This chapter examines the impact of a new Chinese-funded megaport in Peru, linking it to China's Belt and Road Initiative and its implications for local communities. While the port promises economic growth and improved trade connections for South America, local fishermen express concerns about losing their livelihoods and the environmental repercussions of rapid development. The narrative explores the tension between technological advancement and the traditional fishing community's struggle for sustainable opportunities.