Oil Is Dirty To Sheepmen In Patagonia
In southern Argentina, oil strikes help the state run YPF yet scar pastureland and threaten ranchers. Critics accuse slow bureaucracy, poor maintenance, and worker discipline issues while YPF officials acknowledge land damage but defend efforts to protect range and stock. Comodoro Rivadavia, once a dusty port, centers the debate as sheepmen demand better care from the dominant oil company.