In Chubut, Argentina, a couple has installed a gate on provincial route 12, claiming that the road crosses through their private property. The property owner, Luciana Zárate, stated that the road is not a public road and pointed out that the installation was necessary to protect their property. This claim has sparked protests from local residents, who have circulated images of the blocked access on social media, highlighting the tensions between private property rights and community access.

The Chubut provincial government has supported the couple's actions, confirming that the section of the road in question was part of an unfinished public work and has never been formally integrated into the public road network. Thus, the area remains private property, which has led to the government's decision to respect the couple's right to install the gate. This situation raises questions about the status of access roads and the balance of community needs against private ownership rights in the region.

As discussions continue, local authorities may need to evaluate the implications of private installations on public access routes and whether further action should be taken to resolve the apparent conflict between individual property claims and collective community interests. This case could serve as a precedent in similar disputes throughout the province, potentially influencing future policymaking concerning land use and public access.