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6d ago

Judge to Charge Tourist After Dique Potrerillos Graffiti Removed

Pro Montaña completed graffiti removal at Dique Potrerillos, setting the stage for a judge to charge a Buenos Aires tourist under Article 138 after identification by facial recognition.

Limpiaron las pintadas que turistas bonaerenses hicieron en Mendoza.
Limpiaron los grafitis hechos por turistas en una roca en Mendoza. (Captura de video)

Overview

  • Fundación Pro Montaña used high-pressure water jets to erase the green inscriptions “Stela, Grachu, Gui, Mari y Moni” from protected rocks at Dique Potrerillos.
  • Judge Viviana Fernández referred the case to the Tribunales de Luján de Cuyo and will formally impute one suspect surnamed Pérez for an environmental contravention.
  • Facial recognition technology combined with a viral video taken by an eyewitness motorist enabled Mendoza authorities to identify a Buenos Aires tourist linked to the vandalism.
  • Article 138 of Mendoza’s Contravencional Code imposes fines up to ARS 21 million and up to 10 days’ detention for unauthorized damage in protected areas.
  • Vice-Governor Hebe Casado coordinated with environmental agencies and NGOs to oversee the cleanup and roll out public education campaigns on safeguarding natural heritage.