Mapuche community and environmental groups report pig farm pollution

In Victoria, Chile, the Juan Bautista Gineo Mapuche community is demanding the removal of a Pehuén Limitada pig farm due to long-term environmental issues. Residents report that for two decades, the facility has caused fly infestations and persistent odors, impacting their quality of life and traditional agricultural practices. While the company has implemented biweekly fumigation, community leaders state these measures are insufficient and disruptive, requiring families to evacuate their homes temporarily. The National Institute of Human Rights (INDH) has filed a formal complaint with the Superintendency of the Environment to investigate potential infractions.

In Yucatán, Mexico, Greenpeace and the Maya Water and Territory Defense Network have released findings identifying porcine fecal contamination in water sources. Using molecular testing and the Pig-2-Bac tracer, researchers found evidence of pig-related contamination in wells and cenotes across several municipalities, including Kinchil, Chapab, Maxcanú, Izamal, and Santa María Chi. These studies, conducted with assistance from Johns Hopkins University and UNAM, aim to provide specific evidence regarding the origin of fecal matter in the region's water supply.