Argentina: Open-air dump threatens 5,000 hectares near Río Gallegos

Local official Javier Álvarez Bento reports that an open-air dump at Punta Loyola, 10 km from Río Gallegos, Santa Cruz, has led to the loss of over 5,000 hectares due to uncontrolled waste dumping. The claim is based on a single source and lacks corroboration; the environmental and health impacts are uncertain but potentially significant for the local community.

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