In Mendoza, the defense of water and rights is a cause that continues to mobilize thousands of people on the streets, as demonstrated by the recent Contracarrusel. Under various slogans, the protesters expressed their discontent not only with mega-mining but also with other social injustices.
"Today, not only is water at risk, but life is too," warned Graciela, a resident of Tunuyán, reflecting the shared concern of many. The voices gathered during the demonstration reflect the diversity of sectors involved in this struggle, from socio-environmental assemblies to labor and cultural movements.
"They are gambling our future with extractivist policies while life becomes impossible for workers," lamented Belén, a teacher who emphasizes the importance of protecting water resources amid an economic crisis looming over various sectors of society.
The protest also featured the presence of artistic and cultural groups such as the murga "Saltó la Patada," which highlighted the connection between water and the traditional Vendimia festival. From different spheres, there were denunciations of labor precarization, repression, and lack of information from authorities.
The mobilization was marked by its confluence with the feminist struggle on March 8, demonstrating the importance of unity in the diversity of demands. In a context of increasing repression, the defense of water emerges as a central axis in the resistance against policies that endanger not only the environment but also the lives of the Mendoza communities.
