Argentinian waterway ‘looks like a stream of blood’ amid pollution fears

The waterway was dyed red due to unknown contaminants (Rodrigo Abd/AP)

A waterway winding through a populous area on the outskirts of Buenos Aires has turned bright red, sparking fears of industrial chemical dumping.

The Sarandi stream, near Villa Inflamable, in the municipality of Avellaneda, is home to tanneries and other industries that transform animal skins into leather using chemicals.