News of chubut

New species of megaraptor discovered in Patagonia

25-09-2025 17:25 The seven-metre predator, found in Chubut Province, lived shortly before the mass extinction some 66 million years ago; Named 'Joaquinraptor casali,' carnivore may have been among the last of its kind.

ENERGY & GAS

PAE confirms shale gas reserves in Chubut Province

15-04-2025 16:51 Pan American Energy to invest US$250 million in project to exploit shale gas findings in Cerro Dragon field, says Chubut Governor Ignacio Torres.

ENVIRONMENT

Hundreds of homes evacuated as Patagonia fires spread

16-01-2025 14:49 Forest fires in Patagonia force evacuation of 200 families, destroying some 2,000 hectares of terrain in the town of Epuyén.

ENVIRONMENT & WILDLIFE

Farmer sentenced for mass penguin slaughter in Argentina's south

21-11-2024 00:12 Unprecedented trial sees farmer Ricardo La Regina given a three-year prison sentence for slaughter of Magellanic penguins eggs and chicks; He is unlikely to serve time behind bars, given Argentina’s penal code.

ARGENTINA

The world's largest dinosaur arrives in Patagonia

09-11-2024 15:18 The world’s largest known dinosaur has found its permanent home in Patagonia. As of Saturday, November 9, the colossal Patagotitan Mayorum, stretching 40 meters in length and standing nine meters tall, will be on display at the Egidio Feruglio Paleontological Museum, inviting awe from all who visit.

ENVIRONMENT & WILDLIFE

Cattle rancher accused of mass penguin slaughter found guilty

07-11-2024 12:47 Unprecedented trial into slaughter of Magellanic penguins eggs and chicks ends in conviction; Ricardo La Regina guilty of causing environmental damage and animal cruelty; Sentence to be announced next week.

CRIME & INSECURITY

Court in Argentina begins trial into 2021 penguin slaughter

30-10-2024 10:42 Trial investigating 2021 slaughter of hundreds of Magellanic penguins in Chubut Province gets underway. Events took place in Punta Tombo, home one of the largest penguin colonies in the world.

COURTS

Ex-Chubut judge who kissed cop-killer acquitted of criminal charges

23-10-2024 15:56 Former Comodoro Rivadavia magistrate Mariel Alejandra Suárez, who lost her job after being caught on CCTV kissing a convict she previously jailed, has been cleared of criminal charges.

AUSTERITY FUNDING ROW

Milei detonates relationship with governors and opens up a war

27-02-2024 21:00 Provincial debt under the spotlight has made the governors seek allies. Who are in the deepest holes? Will the mega-decree be overturned?

by Ramón Indart

POLITICS

Bullrich divides PRO as she backs Milei in Chubut funding row

27-02-2024 16:49 Security Minister Patricia Bullrich intervenes forcefully in the spat between President Javier Milei and Chubut's PRO Governor Ignacio Torres.

POLITICS

Milei criticised for liking Down syndrome tweet mocking governor

27-02-2024 14:58 Latest in a long line of controversies: President Javier Milei in hot water after liking an offensive post on social media mocking Chubut governor that showed him with a disability.

FOREST FIRE

Los Alerces National Park: Fire burns 2,300 hectares amid heat alert

01-02-2024 15:45 Firefighters still suppressing flames ravaging Patagonian national park; Chubut Province Governor Ignacio Torres alleges blaze was started by RAM Mapuche indigenous group.

News of chubut

New species of megaraptor discovered in Patagonia

PAE confirms shale gas reserves in Chubut Province

Hundreds of homes evacuated as Patagonia fires spread

Farmer sentenced for mass penguin slaughter in Argentina's south

The world's largest dinosaur arrives in Patagonia

Cattle rancher accused of mass penguin slaughter found guilty

Court in Argentina begins trial into 2021 penguin slaughter

Ex-Chubut judge who kissed cop-killer acquitted of criminal charges

Milei detonates relationship with governors and opens up a war

Bullrich divides PRO as she backs Milei in Chubut funding row

Milei criticised for liking Down syndrome tweet mocking governor

Los Alerces National Park: Fire burns 2,300 hectares amid heat alert

United States revokes Argentine national’s visa for ‘celebrating’ Charlie Kirk’s murder

After 20 years of socialism, Bolivia set for change with right-wing presidential run-off

Bessent: US working on new US$20-billion private-sector 'facility' for Argentina

Peru's new president names ex-general to oversee 'war' on gangs

Diego Santilli, Milei’s last-minute substitute, tries to clear ballot confusion

Encuesta elecciones 2025: cuál es la diferencia que hay entre LLA y Fuerza Patria y el impacto del "rockstar" Milei

Mariano Recalde le dijo en la cara a Sturzenegger que "fracasó tres veces" y al ministro le dieron la chance de responder: cómo reaccionó

El silencio de radio de la NASA sobre el cometa 3I/ATLAS tras su paso por Marte

"Para votar al colorado, marcás al pelado": el ridículo spot de La Libertad Avanza

Encuesta elecciones 2025: en CABA, Patricia Bullrich se consolida en el primer lugar mientras el peronismo mantiene su porcentaje histórico