A Song for My Land: Children highlight pesticide use in Argentina

Al JazeeraCenterEN 1 min read 100% complete January 22, 2026 at 04:00 PM

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In rural Argentina, a music teacher and his students are using music to protest the use of toxic pesticides near their school. Discovering that planes and tractors were spraying pesticides that endangered children's health, the teacher collaborated with his students to write songs raising awareness about the issue. Their efforts culminated in an environmental concert featuring the children and well-known Argentinian musicians. The concert served as a platform to advocate for environmental justice and a safe environment. "A Song for My Land," a documentary film by Mauricio Albornoz Iniesta, chronicles their story. The film was published on January 22, 2026.

Key Entities & Roles

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Mauricio Albornoz Iniesta 70% Argentina ×290%

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pesticide use 90% argentina 80% toxic pesticides 80% environmental awareness 70% children's health 70% music 60% environmental justice 50% documentary film 50%

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Al Jazeera

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85%

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Argentina

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