The Chamber of Deputies began debating proposed changes to the Glacier Law after the ruling party secured a quorum on April 8. The project, which aims to modify existing environmental protection regulations, has already passed the Senate and is supported by governors from mining provinces.
The initiative advanced to the chamber floor following approval in the Environment and Constitutional Affairs committees. Legislators from La Libertad Avanza, PRO, Unión CÃvica Radical, and provincial blocs backed the proposal. In contrast, Unión por la Patria and Provincias Unidas submitted dissenting opinions against it.
Outside Congress, there were large protests organized by social and civil groups opposing changes to the law. Demonstrators marched under slogans calling for water protection and sovereignty from Avenida 9 de Julio toward Plaza Congreso. Greenpeace activists also staged an intervention at a plaza monument with banners urging legislators not to alter glacier protections.
A significant security operation was deployed in response to these demonstrations. City police, firefighters, and special units surrounded the area with patrols while lawmakers debated legislation that could impact freshwater reserves across Argentina.
The outcome of this debate will determine future policies regarding environmental safeguards for glaciers in the country.
