El Calafate Mayor expresses concern over Península de Magallanes land sales

Javier Belloni, the Mayor of El Calafate, expressed concern regarding the sale of lands in Península de Magallanes, stating that the project took the municipality by surprise. Belloni raised questions about the intended purpose of the land acquisition and the potential for constructing accommodations facing the Perito Moreno Glacier.

The Mayor noted that the future of tourism in El Calafate is tied to how these lands are used, particularly concerning previous debates over overnight stays in the glacier area. He indicated that the municipality will participate in any upcoming public hearings to express its position.