Argentina fires ravage pristine Patagonia forests, fueling criticism of Milei’s austerity
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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 measures, which have slashed firefighting budgets. On Monday, the fires continued to […]