Argentina MPs approve bill allowing mining in glaciers
Author: aljazeera.comPublished on: April 9, 2026Country: Argentina
PoliticsEnvironment & Climate

Argentinian lawmakers approved a bill allowing mining in ecologically sensitive glacier areas, pushed by right-wing President Javier Milei. The amendment to the Glacier Law passed with 137 votes in favor, 111 against, and three abstentions, outraging environmentalists. Thousands protested outside parliament, holding banners with slogans like 'Water is more precious than gold!' and 'A glacier destroyed cannot be restored!'
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