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Coverage dated February 6, 2025

Waterway near Buenos Aires ‘looks like a stream of blood’

Headline from The Columbian

BUENOS AIRES — A stream winding through a populous area on the outskirts of Buenos Aires has turned crimson red in recent hours, sparking fears of industrial chemical dumping, images shared by residen

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  1. The Guardian

    River near Buenos Aires turns bright red after suspected industrial dye leak (opens The Guardian)

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    Residents living near the Sarandí have long complained about pollution in the area

  2. Al Jazeera

    River in Argentina turns blood red (opens Al Jazeera)

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    Al Jazeera's feed description

    A river near Argentina’s capital has turned blood red, alarming residents and prompting officials to investigate.

  3. The Columbian

    Waterway near Buenos Aires ‘looks like a stream of blood’ (opens The Columbian)

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    BUENOS AIRES — A stream winding through a populous area on the outskirts of Buenos Aires has turned crimson red in recent hours, sparking fears of industrial chemical dumping, images shared by residen

  4. Deutsche Welle

    Argentina: Alarm as river runs blood-red – DW (opens Deutsche Welle)

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    Deutsche Welle's feed description

    A stream outside Buenos Aires has turned crimson red raising fears among residents. Local officials suspect the presence of a toxic substance called aniline.

  5. New York Times

    Stream Near Buenos Aires Turns Red, ‘Like a River Covered in Blood’ (opens New York Times)

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    New York Times's feed description

    A stream south of the Argentine capital turned a freakish vermilion this week, prompting concerns about pollution. Officials said it could be the result of “some type of organic dye.”

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