The neighbor from Epuyén wondered at a press conference: “neither he nor Torres are helping me recover what I lost,” while the political persecution of those who organized to put out the fire in Mallín Ahogado had critical moments with the detention of volunteer firefighters. At the El Bolsón police station, local attack groups targeted those who showed solidarity with the detainees. A neighbor stopped young people who planned to throw stones at the "hippies." Who benefits from sowing hatred in such young hearts?
In Epuyén, renowned artists are preparing for a solidarity concert aimed at healing wounds and uniting hearts. Residents affected by the wildfires report delays and difficulties in accessing the assistance announced by the provincial government. La Rinconada, a rural area severely affected, complains about the delay in assistance for production. As the cold intensifies, families continue to live in tents with no housing solutions in sight.
Controversy is growing with the inclusion of Bosques de Epuyén S.A. in the list of affected parties, owner of the plantations where the fire spread. Who is behind the forestry and real estate businesses surrounding the Río Blanco? The uncertainty about the stability of the river worries the neighbors. On the other hand, the lack of adequate assistance generates discomfort among the affected who are fighting against time and bureaucracy.
State assistance, insufficient and delayed, generates criticism among those affected. The uncertainty about the future of families in tents and the lack of solutions impacts the community. While answers are sought, community reconstruction and solidarity become fundamental in the difficult post-fire situation. What will be the fate of Epuyén and its inhabitants in this long struggle for recovery?
