Lawmakers in Mendoza Province on Tuesday approved a controversial mining project despite fierce opposition from thousands of local residents who fear its environmental impact on access to water.
Following a vote in the provincial lower house, Mendoza senators endorsed a package of copper and gold mining proposals that have the support of President Javier Milei’s national government.
Ahead of Tuesday’s legislative debate, protesters had rallied in the provincial capital to pressure lawmakers to reject the proposals. Highlighting concerns over mining projects and their impact on the local area, many held up signs reading: “El agua de Mendoza no se negocia” (“Mendoza’s water is not up for negotiation”).
Local authorities deployed a larg
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