Three key legislative proposals that have dominated the public debate in the last few weeks signal this notable shift in attitudes. On Monday, President Javier Milei filed a bill that modifies a law that protects glaciers, with the goal of loosening barriers on mining. More protests are expected in Buenos Aires when the glaciers bill is debated in Congress over the summer. Milei and climate changeEven before being elected president, Milei has stated he does not believe climate change is real. Argentina has also taken a U-turn in its stance on environmental and climate change issues in international forums.

Source: Bueno Aires Herald December 21, 2025 13:40 UTC