Deputies change participation system for glaciers law hearings

Argentina's Chamber of Deputies changed the format for public hearings on the glaciers law due to nearly 70,000 registrants. Two sessions will take place: one in-person and one virtual, limited to around 200 people. Others will submit videos.

Argentina's Chamber of Deputies adjusted the participation system for public hearings on the glaciers law, which has nearly 70,000 registrants. The announcement indicates two hearings will proceed: one in-person and one virtual. However, only around 200 people can join directly. The remaining registrants must submit videos with their input. This change addresses the high number of interested parties in the debate over glacier protection. It aims to streamline the legislative process for the bill.

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Argentine Senate chamber during tense approval vote on key Milei government projects, with president's celebratory social media post.
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Senate approves three key government-backed projects

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The Argentine Senate gave preliminary approval to amendments to the Glaciers Law, ratified the European Union-Mercosur Agreement, and confirmed Fernando Iglesias as ambassador to Belgium and the EU. These approvals, achieved in a tense session on February 26, 2026, mark a victory for Javier Milei's government. The president celebrated the outcome with a social media post.

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Argentina's Senate approved President Javier Milei's bill on Thursday night, allowing governors to override federal protections on glaciers and periglacial zones to enable copper mining investments. The measure, now heading to the Chamber of Deputies, aims to unlock copper deposits worth billions of dollars. Companies like BHP and Glencore plan to invest up to US$40,000 million in the region.

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