Mothers in Córdoba Protest Pesticides

Why this is here: The book chronicles two decades of activism by mothers in Ituzaingó Anexo, detailing their experiences with agrotoxic exposure and its impact on their families.

María Soledad Iparraguirre details the twenty-year struggle of mothers in Ituzaingó Anexo, Córdoba, Argentina. The women organized to denounce agricultural practices impacting their health and the health of their children. They specifically protest the use of agrotoxics—pesticides—in the region.

The book, published by CFP24 ediciones, documents the physical effects the women and their children experienced. It focuses on their efforts to defend the right to life against a model of agriculture they believe causes illness.

The article does not mention whether the mothers’ advocacy led to policy changes or if agrotoxic use in Ituzaingó Anexo has decreased. Further reporting could explore the current situation and any resulting impacts on public health. The work of documenting and responding to these health concerns continues.