Argentina's Congress Approves Bill Easing Glacier Protections Amid Environmental Concerns
Argentina's Congress has passed a bill proposed by President Javier Milei that reduces protections for glaciers to encourage mining investments. The legislation, which was approved with 137 votes in favor, aims to unlock over $30 billion in investments, primarily in copper, gold, and silver projects. Environmental groups, including Greenpeace, are planning legal action, arguing that the bill threatens water safety and fragile ecosystems. The new law narrows protections to only glaciers and landforms with specific hydrological functions, leaving provinces to determine these areas. 
