WATERWAYS South American neighbours slam Argentina over river tax on Paraguay 11-09-2023 21:18 Argentina’s neighbours have sharply criticised its tax against commercial boats travelling through the key Paraná River, backing Paraguayan objections.
POLITICS & ENVIRONMENT Wetlands law remains stalled as intentional burns go unprosecuted 11-11-2022 13:26 Fires continue to destroy land at an alarming rate throughout the country, despite clear and repeated calls for government action. by Sam Forster
CRIME: DRUG-TRAFFICKING Hidrovía del Paraná: the waterway which passes South America’s drugs to Europe 01-09-2022 09:50 Drug authorities last week seized 1.6 tons of cocaine worth approximately US$60 million – one of the largest busts in recent years. The raid, which took place in Rosario, once again highlights the role played by local ports in international drug-trafficking. by Leonardo Nieva
ENVIRONMENT Authorities demand action against ‘criminal’ Paraná fires 17-08-2022 22:46 Wildfires, believed to have been started intentionally rip through wetlands on islands of Paraná Delta, with heavy smoke hitting provinces of Santa Fe and Entre Ríos, as well as the capital.