The price of fish has risen, reporting a maximum increase of 18% for this second Friday of Lent in 2025, which has put the wallets of Mexicans on alert. The National Alliance of Small Traders (Anpec) pointed out that the consumption of fish and seafood increases by up to 40% during this time of year, in accordance with the Catholic tradition of not consuming red meat during the days of fasting.
The organization emphasized that this increase in demand has brought about a rise in prices, especially for commonly consumed species like mojarra, guachinango, sierra, shrimp, salmon, and fresh tuna. During Ash Wednesday, fish already recorded a 10% increase, accumulating
