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Environmental damage in Pampa del Leoncito caused by vehicle intrusion

A man drove his truck through a prohibited area of Pampa del Leoncito in San Juan, causing damage that could take up to 100 years to recover.

11 August 2026Tagblick Newsdesk

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Environmental damage in Pampa del Leoncito caused by vehicle intrusion — Photo: Moriz mdz · Flickr · BY-SA

A man drove his truck into the Pampa del Leoncito in San Juan through a prohibited sector, causing significant environmental damage. Reports indicate that the marks left by the vehicle reach up to 25 centimeters deep. Authorities have stated that recovery of the affected area could take up to 100 years.

The mayor of Calingasta has demanded stricter penalties for the incident, and the judiciary is investigating the case. Currently, the Gendarmería is holding the vehicle involved while legal actions are being evaluated.

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