Fishing communities in Uruguay, particularly represented by fishermen like Francisco Mendez, are deeply concerned about the government's shift towards oil exploration, threatening their centuries-old way of life. The country, known for its renewable energy successes, is now pursuing oil extraction, inspired by discoveries in Namibia. With major contracts awarded for seismic exploration and drilling set to commence, there are fears that potential oil revenues will come at an environmental and social cost, disrupting ecosystems and livelihoods in coastal regions.
When you drop the bomb, everything dies, says the 41-year-old father of five.
Uruguay's new black gold rush has its roots in development more than 7,000km (4,300 miles) away.
Ancap estimates as many as 30bn barrels of oil could be found off of Uruguay's coast.
We have a very similar geology, very similar spaces, says Santiago Ferro Castelli.
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