The Ministry of Environment and Climate Change of Jujuy announced on April 10 that it will continue legal actions to enforce environmental damage fines against those convicted by the Environmental Court for illegal hunting of wild animals. The defendants received a two-year suspended prison sentence, as determined by Judge Laura Flores, who approved the verdict on April 7 as part of an abbreviated trial agreement.
The ministry said it closely monitored the case and participated actively in hearings, acting as the authority responsible for enforcing current regulations. This effort was coordinated among the ministry, the environmental court, and the Public Prosecutor’s Office. Ana Rodríguez, Secretary of Biodiversity and Sustainable Development; Malvina Quintana, Director of Biodiversity and Protected Areas; and legal advisor Héctor Núñez represented the ministry during proceedings. The ministry reaffirmed its institutional commitment to protecting wildlife and upholding the law.
As part of their sentence, in addition to receiving a suspended prison term, those convicted must donate medical supplies to health posts in Santa Catalina and Cieneguillas. They are also required to make financial contributions toward communication campaigns aimed at raising awareness about vicuña protection.
This case highlights ongoing efforts by authorities in Jujuy to address environmental crimes through both judicial action and public education initiatives focused on wildlife conservation.
