In a recent meeting in Montevideo, Rogelio Frigerio, the governor of Entre Ríos, and Yamandú Orsi, the president of Uruguay, emphasized the importance of collaborative dialogue to mitigate conflicts over green hydrogen initiatives.
Frigerio highlighted that “the Uruguay River unites us, it doesn’t separate us,” underlining a commitment to cooperation between the nations.
The discussions centered around the proposed HIF Global plant on the eastern bank of the river, directly affecting the city of Colón.
The stakeholders remain keenly aware of the tensions from past disputes, particularly related to the Botnia pulp mill situation in the 2000s, which strained relations between Argentina and Uruguay.
Both leaders voiced a determination to avoid repeating such diplomatic crises while navigating concerns raised by local communities regarding environmental and tourism impacts.
The emphasis on joint projects signals a positive approach toward regional collaboration.