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Argentina Moves to Enforce Ecocide Laws Amid Wildfires

1/21/2026

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Argentina is pursuing ecocide legislation by amending the Argentine Penal Code, led by Senator Edith Terenzi, in response to Patagonia wildfires.
The proposal would impose stricter penalties for actions causing irreversible harm to ecosystems, reflecting the ecocide framework.
Chile has dispatched firefighting aircraft and ground teams to assist Argentina, signaling regional cooperation to address cross-border wildfires.

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Argentina is pursuing ecocide legislation by amending the Argentine Penal Code, led by Senator Edith Terenzi, in response to Patagonia wildfires.
The proposal would impose stricter penalties for actions causing irreversible harm to ecosystems, reflecting the ecocide framework.
Chile has dispatched firefighting aircraft and ground teams to assist Argentina, signaling regional cooperation to address cross-border wildfires.