Argentina approves Milei’s glacier mining bill amid environmental protests

Argentina's congress passed a bill on Wednesday allowing mining in glacier areas, enraging environmentalists. The amendment, supported by President Javier Milei, was approved with 137 votes after nearly 12 hours of debate. Activists protested outside parliament, warning that the legislation threatens water supplies for 70% of the population and could diminish vital glacier protections.

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