The transfer to South Africa of 50 monkeys found in the basement of a Buenos Aires hospital for experimental use was carried out this Wednesday after the case prosecutor rejected the request to suspend the trip in the last hours. The Specialized Environmental Prosecutor's Unit (UFEMA), led by Carlos Rolero Santurián, decided to reject the request from the plaintiffs who sought to stop the transfer of the monkeys that were in a health center in the Saavedra neighborhood.
The monkeys, of the species Sapajus Cay, were to be transferred to South Africa, despite the plaintiffs' request to stop the journey. Following the request, the prosecutor informed that the animals were loaded this Wednesday and are heading to the Hidden Forest Sanctuary after rejecting the suspension request.
In a statement, UFEMA based its decision on providing a better quality of life for the animals, arguing that the destination offers the best conditions for their well-being and reintegration into their natural habitat. The importance of dismantling the place where the monkeys were located for their welfare was emphasized.
The transfer and dismantling of the bioterium were considered the best approach, focusing on animal welfare through their transfer and stay at the sanctuary in South Africa, which also houses elephants and other protected species.
