So, I just read an article about Rodolfo Carter and his latest move to combat water shortages in Chile. In short, he’s decided to hire “guateros” (water thieves) to illegally access water and use it to fill up public swimming pools. This way, people can still enjoy some relief from the scorching sun while conserving water at the same time.
To be honest, I think it’s a pretty clever solution. It shows that sometimes you have to break the rules a bit to get things done and it’s clearly not a long-term fix, but it’s better than just letting people suffer in the heat without any access to water.
According to the article, Carter is the mayor of a town called La Florida in Santiago and he’s been quite vocal about his efforts to improve the water situation in the area. Apparently, there have been some major droughts in Chile recently and the government has implemented strict water usage regulations. As you can imagine, this has not been a popular move among the citizens.
That’s where Carter comes in. He’s been going above and beyond to find creative solutions to the water shortage problem. I mean, who else would think to hire water thieves to fill up swimming pools?
All jokes aside, I think this story highlights the seriousness of the water shortage crisis that many parts of the world are facing. It’s amazing to see how people can come up with innovative solutions in times of crisis. Hopefully, this move will lead to more sustainable efforts to conserve water in the long run.
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