Many people are in favor of the dam. Hydroelectric power is not as polluting
as other forms of electrical generation. The country is growing quickly, and
its economy is growing. The country must be able to produce more electricity
to meet everyone's needs. However, those opposed say the dams will force
many out of their homes. It will destroy an important wilderness area, and may
damage ecosystems - especially river or fjord ecosystems in Patagonia, since
silt won't be carried down rivers. Many also say that the project helps the
copper mining industry, and they believe that this project will benefit
businesses, not the people of Chile