Austerity hinders fight against wildfires in Argentina’s Patagonia
Summary
Wildfires are affecting Argentina's Patagonia region, burning a vast area of forests, including a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Thousands have been evacuated, and the fires have increased criticism of President Javier Milei's budget cuts to fire management. A state of emergency was declared with allocated funds for firefighting efforts.Key Facts
- Wildfires are burning over 450 square kilometers of native forests in Patagonia.
- Parts of the UNESCO World Heritage Site, Los Alerces National Park, are affected.
- Thousands of people have been evacuated in Chubut province.
- President Javier Milei’s administration reduced the fire management budget by 71%.
- A state of emergency has been declared, allocating about $69 million for firefighting.
- The burned area is over twice last summer's fire damage.
- Environmentalists are concerned about climate change worsening the situation.
- President Milei considers withdrawing from the Paris Agreement on climate change.
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