NewsNoticias Tampa Bay (Univision)September 7, 2026Hillsborough County
Mi Granjita Acuícola launches fresh fish sales in Samalayuca
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The aquaculture project "Mi Granjita Acuícola" has started selling fresh fish for human consumption in Samalayuca, Chihuahua, aiming to boost the local economy and attract cross-border tourists. Production began with the stocking of 16,000 fingerlings, and accelerated weather conditions allowed for a faster growth cycle.
Read the full story at Noticias Tampa Bay (Univision)Why It Matters
Residents in the Samalayuca and Ciudad Juárez border region now have local access to fresh , while local businesses gain a new tourist attraction.
Key Facts
- The "Mi Granjita Acuícola" project started selling fresh fish for human consumption in Samalayuca, Chihuahua.
- Aquaculture production started on April 26 with the stocking of 16,000 fingerlings.
- Favorable regional weather conditions accelerated the growth cycle of the fish beyond the typical six-month timeframe.
- The project aims to boost the local economy and attract tourists from both sides of the border.
- Promoters intend to use the project to establish Samalayuca as a weekend destination for visitors from Ciudad Juárez, El Paso, and Las Cruces.
Who's Mentioned
PersonIsrael Villagrana“Proprietor of Mi Granjita Acuícola”locationEl Paso“Cross-border city from which tourists originate”locationLas Cruces“Cross-border city from which tourists originate”locationOaxaca“State of origin for some local residents”locationCiudad Juárez“Nearby city providing visitors and residents”PersonJaime Juárez“Local resident originally from Veracruz”locationVeracruz“State of origin for some local residents”PersonAngélica Díaz“Local resident originally from Oaxaca”locationSamalayuca“Desert town in Chihuahua where the aquaculture project is located”locationChihuahua“Mexican state where Samalayuca is situated”OrganizationMi Granjita Acuícola“Aquaculture project producing fresh fish”