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The Argentine Senate plans to vote on changes to the glacier protection law, part of Javier Milei's agreements with the U.S. on critical minerals. The amendments allow provinces to decide on glacier protection, deviating from previous federal standards.

This aligns with the 'Framework Instrument for Strengthening Supply in Mining and Processing of Critical Minerals' signed with the U.S. on February 4. Critics argue the changes favor mining companies over environmental considerations and could lead to a loss of national sovereignty over natural resources. The legislation also removes limits on land ownership for foreign entities, primarily benefiting U.S. companies.