Argentina fires ravage pristine Patagonia forests, fueling criticism of Milei’s austerity

Mongabay
Feb 2, 2026, 1:26 pm59 ptsTrending
LOS ALERCES NATIONAL PARK, Argentina (AP) — Argentina’s Patagonia region is battling severe wildfires, with vast areas of Los Alerces National Park ablaze. The fires have destroyed over 45,000 hectares of native forests, forcing thousands to evacuate. Critics blame President Javier Milei’s austerity…

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