Argentina Parliament Clears Bill Allowing Glacier Mining Despite Warnings

Argentina's lower house has approved a controversial bill enabling mining operations in glacier regions, a move championed by President Javier Milei. The legislation, set to take effect after official publication, opens frozen Andean areas to exploitation, sparking alarm among environmental groups and scientists who warn of severe risks to vital water resources. This decision marks a significant push toward deregulated resource extraction under Milei’s administration. Critics argue it could jeop