The Blocks of the Chamber of Deputies promote a bill to declare the “environmental, economic and housing emergency” in Bahía Blanca and the areas affected by the storm that caused serious floods. The initiative has the support of more than 60 legislators from different political spaces, from Union for the Homeland to the PRO, the UCR, the Civic Coalition and Federal Meeting, in a gesture of unity before the catastrophe that hits the region.
The project, coordinated by the deputies Victoria Tolosa Paz and Karina Banfinative of Bahía Blanca, seeks to respond to the crisis that thousands of families are going through. Among the signatories are names as Máximo Kirchner, Diego Santilli, Martín Yeza, Fabio Quetglas, Miguel Ángel Pichetto, Facundo Manes, Cristian Ritondo, Santiago Cafiero, Hernán Lombardi and Silvia Lospennatto, among others. The goal is guarantee immediate assistance and resources for the reconstruction of the area.
Asked about the situation in Bahía Blanca, the radical deputy Karina Banfi explained the magnitude of the disaster and the need for an urgent response: “The terrible flood that has passed is a product of a loud rain. That area is very dry, especially at this time, what we all learned for global warming“
Banfi stressed that the emergency has even hindered access to the city: “We were working all day. I have not been able to travel, airports and routes are closed.” In addition, he warned that the problem could extend to other locations: “We are very alert because the weekend this type of rain could reiterate, reaching other districts such as Mar del Plata.”
In a testimony that reflects the anguish of those affected, the deputy told a personal situation: “My uncle has the water to his neck and does not want to leave his house because he is afraid that, when the water goes down, they steal everything. This is the reality of thousands of people. “
Banfi stressed the importance of state assistance and the joint work of different levels of government: “Today they gave a quick response to Bahía Blanca. It is a gratitude from all Bahienses because the entire army, the Navy, the Gendarmerie, and only need the airport to open the airport to arrive.” He also stressed that from Congress is actively working on the legislative response: “We, from the Nation Congress, all deputies and also the three senators of the province of Buenos Aires, We present an emergency bill to, in principle, Bahía Blanca, but observing that other cities can be incorporated throughout the days to treat it in the sessions“
The radical deputy also criticized the lack of investment in infrastructure and maintenance: “You cannot have people who have the water to the neck and lose absolutely everything.” In that sense, he questioned the National Government’s decision to cut public works: “Argentina is not prepared for this type of boludes, where you take the maintenance of public works and today there are several waterlogged cities because the routes are not maintained. “
Banfi also referred to the responsibility of the provincial authorities: “The other day we listened to Axel Kicillof in a speech that was all kicking the ball for outside. He has governed the province for six years and did not take over. The province does not have its own system to meet these needs, “he said in a radio interview with Delta 90.3.
The Emergency Law project seeks to meet the crisis immediately, but also open the debate on the lack of infrastructure and prevention of climatic catastrophes. The situation in Bahía Blanca is a call for attention for politics and risk management throughout the country.
By rn
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