With the participation of 270 fishermen divided into 42 teams, the renowned “Los Cabos Billfish Tournament” fishing tournament began this Monday morning. Competitors will have the opportunity to compete for an impressive prize pool valued at 750 thousand dollars.

Juan Javier García, representative of Fonmar, during the starting shot mentioned: “The Los Cabos Billfish Tournament is one of the most outstanding events on the sport fishing calendar. “It attracts fans from all over the world, who seek the excitement and adrenaline of catching big fish in the waters of the Sea of Cortez.”

It is important to highlight that the tournament not only aims to boost tourism and the local economy. It is also committed to the conservation of marine species. Event organizers work closely with various organizations to ensure that fishing is carried out in a responsible and sustainable manner.

The starting shot of the tournament was given by prominent figures such as Maribel Collins Sánchez, head of the Ministry of Tourism and Economy; Federal Deputy Marco Puppo; Juan Javier García Davis, State Coordinator of Fishing Tournaments on behalf of Martín Inzunza Tamayo, director of FONMAR; Carlos Castro Ceseña, municipal representative of the State Government; Rosario Bulnes Malo, president of Grupo Solmar; Mauricio Salicrup, president of the Board of Directors of the Los Cabos Hotel Association; Lilzi Orcí Fregoso, executive president; and the port captain, Vice Admiral Ret. Alberto Valerio Verduzco