The wildfires in Argentina's Patagonia, particularly in Los Alerces National Park, have devastated over 45,000 hectares, exacerbated by severe budget cuts to firefighting services under President Javier Milei. The fires, among the worst in decades, have led to evacuations and reignited public anger towards Milei's austerity measures, which have undermined firefighting capabilities. Despite the crisis, Milei's government has been criticized for its lack of response and prioritization of political engagements over disaster management.