Buenos Aires, February 26 (NA) — At least 12 people have been detained at the entrance to Congress after activists jumped the fence of the Legislative Palace and sat on the steps in protest against the modification of the Glacier Law, according to the Argentine News Agency. The protest, organized by Greenpeace activists, takes place within the framework of the debate being held today in the Senate, where the modification of the Glacier Law will be voted on. In turn, during the transfer operation, the Federal Police also detained a cameraman from the A24 channel. The images show that the worker is injured. "It is incomprehensible and incredible," journalist and host Antonio Laje said angrily. It was learned that the Government will redefine the protection of the periglacial environment to attract projects linked to mining and hydrocarbons. In turn, La Libertad Avanza (LLA) intends to modify key articles that safeguard water importance to give provinces greater power over their own resources.
Activists Protest Against Glacier Law Modification in Argentina
Over 12 Greenpeace activists were detained at the Argentine Congress during a protest against changes to the Glacier Law. Authorities also detained a journalist who was injured. It is reported that the government plans to weaken environmental regulations to attract mining projects.