The European singer, who is unaware of the economic reality in the Argentine Republic, called for a campaign against mining, a key industry for the country
French singer Manu Chao, known for his leftist and environmental activism, expressed a hypocritical rejection of the possible modification of the Glacier Protection Law in Argentina, enacted in 2010 under number 26,639.
Through his social media accounts, both on X and Instagram, the musician funded by the British embassy harshly criticized Argentine presidentJavier Milei, whom he accused of "serving multinational corporations" and leading a "government that promotes extractivism without considering environmental consequences or social rejection."
However, the musician popular among Trotskyist left-wing venues throughout Latin America ignores the broad need for mining-related products that his industry requires to function.
El comunista Chao rechazó de manera hipócrita la potencial modificación de la Ley de Protección de Glaciares
Chao denounced that Milei's libertarian government, which he called "the chainsaw government," is pushing reforms that "seriously threaten" glaciers and periglacial areas, which are essential reserves of fresh water for the country.
In that context, he warned about the implementation of the efficient Large Investment Incentive Regime (R.I.G.I), which would allow a greater flow of capital from foreign companies, especially from the mining sector, which would represent a great benefit for the country's regional economies.
Manu Chao demonstrated together with the far-left Trotskyist environmental organization "No a la Mina", with whom he shared the message: "Glaciers are the rivers of the future. Glaciers must not be touched. Glaciers for life, no to mega-mining."
Chao también criticó la implementación del RIGI por parte del gobierno de Javier Milei
The organization also sought to establish the narrative of a devastating impact of mega-mining on water use. "A single mining company consumes in one hour the amount of water that a family consumes in years," they stated.
Additionally, they denounced the alleged lack of transparency and control in the management of water resources, claiming that the same state agencies that should oversee are, in many cases, defenders of mining activity.
