'Looks like a stream of blood.' Argentina river turns red, sparking toxic leak fears

Residents in the outskirts of Buenos Aires are alarmed as the Sarandí stream has turned crimson red, potentially due to industrial chemical dumping from nearby tanneries. Social media images show the blood-red waterway, prompting an investigation by officials who suspect the presence of a toxic substance called aniline. Local residents have been filing complaints against businesses for environmental contamination since the 1990s, with ongoing cases reported.

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