Smoke has been pouring into


Friday, April 18, 2008

firebuenosaires418.jpgSmoke has been pouring into Buenos Aires as a result of fires started by farmers. While the government has blamed the fires on farmers clearing their pastures, the farmers in question claim that the fires were "designed to distract attention from a row over tax rises on farm exports." Argentine President Cristina Fernandez has called the acts "irresponsible." [BBC]


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