In Córdoba, Argentina, a conflict is brewing between economic interests and environmental protection. Entrepreneurs like Alberto Spagnolo have attempted to build private housing developments in protected forest areas, known as 'red zones,' where construction is prohibited. Their plans, such as Ticupil SA's project to build 300 homes in the Candonga area, were blocked by court challenges from local residents and organizations under the slogan 'Candonga No Se Toca.' Activists and experts fear that government plans to monetize natural assets to pay off foreign debt could lead to the transfer of valuable ecosystems, such as the La Calera nature reserve, to real estate developers. This case is part of a broader trend known as 'capitalcene,' where human activity leads to large-scale environmental consequences for financial gain.
