Tag: Patagonia

• Tuesday, February 20th 2024 - 15:19 UTC

  Argentina: Fires in Patagonian National Parks close to being controlled

  

  Firefighters in the Argentine National Parks of Los Alerces and Nahuel Huapi were closer Monday to “controlling” and “containing” part of the catastrophe. In Los Alerces, there were still active outbreaks in addition to some 8,000 hectares of native forest burned down, it was reported.

• Wednesday, January 31st 2024 - 10:39 UTC

  Where in South America offers the best fishing experience?

  

  The size and diversity of South America make it an ideal fishing destination, but where exactly should you go to experience this hobby to the fullest? By looking at a few of the top fishing spots on the continent, we can see why these places are so popular with tourists from all over the planet.

• Friday, January 12th 2024 - 11:11 UTC

  Argentina: Patagonian League relaunched to protect local interests from national gov't

  

  Despite stemming from different political forces, the governors of Argentina's Patagonian provinces Thursday issued a joint statement condemning President Javier Milei's bold approach to the country's economic crisis, particularly his most-encompassing emergency decree (DNU) and the so-called Omnibus Law bill currently in Congress.

• Wednesday, November 15th 2023 - 10:05 UTC

  Death of Argentine soldier in barracks ruled murder

  

  The death of an Argentine soldier in Zapala, in the Patagonian province of Neuquén, has been ruled a homicide and will be investigated as such, it was reported in Buenos Aires.

• Friday, July 28th 2023 - 11:19 UTC

  NYC court US$ 300 million bond for British tycoon and Patagonian landowner

  

  A New York City court has imposed sweeping restrictions on British billionaire Joe Lewis as he awaits trial on insider trading charges. Mr Lewis, 86, pleaded not guilty and was granted US$ 300m (£230m) bail.

• Monday, April 17th 2023 - 09:55 UTC

  Argentine Patagonian provinces elect new governors

  

  The Argentine Patagonian provinces of Río Negro and Neuquén have new governors-elect after Sunday's elections. Opposition candidate Rolando Figueroa brought Movimiento Popular Neuquino's rule to an end after four decades and former Río Negro Governor Alberto Weretilneck was elected back into office. Figueroa and Weretilneck currently hold seats on the federal Lower and Upper Houses respectively.

• Monday, January 16th 2023 - 19:47 UTC

  Residents evacuated, lake navigation restricted due to fire in Chubut

  

  Around 60 people have been evacuated from their homes in the town of El Hoyo in the Argentine province of Chubut while 135 firefighters were deployed together with three hydrant planes and a helicopter to face the flames having gripped the Currumahuida hill since Sunday afternoon, it was reported.

• Monday, December 19th 2022 - 10:30 UTC

  Strong reaction from Argentine squid industry against some Patagonia ports willing to service Chinese fleet

  

  A strong reaction from the Argentine squid industry following news published in Buenos Aires media indicated some Patagonian port were considering, and could be prepared to service the Chinese jigger fleet operating in mile 201 of the Argentine EEZ.

• Monday, October 24th 2022 - 10:42 UTC

  Argentine Patagonia experts determine cause of death of whales found on shores

  

  Experts have determined that the cause of the recent death of 30 whales in the Valdés Peninsula, in the Argentine province of Chubut, was a harmful algal bloom also referred to as “red tide.” The findings of the dead mammals took place between late September and early October.

• Wednesday, October 19th 2022 - 09:41 UTC

  Mapuche rebels launch warning video in Argentine Patagonia

  

  The Mapuche rebel group Lof Lafken Winkul Mapu Tuesday released a new video urging members of the native community to carry out “more actions” to protect the rewe (space) the native community holds sacred.