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Argentina´s government reinforces security in Vaca Muerta shale oil zone[Reuters]16 September 2019BUENOS AIRES (Reuters) - The Argentine government will step up security in the Vaca Muerta oil fields by placing the shale formation under the jurisdiction of the military police, the Ministry of Security said on Monday.Vaca Muerta is viewed as a key source of foreign exchange for Argentina´s struggling economy by both President Mauricio Macri's government and opposition Peronist candidate Alberto Fernandez. Macri and Fernandez will face each other in the October election.Having attracted the attention of foreign oil companies in recent years, the shale play has also become the target of protests by unions, environmentalists and indigenous groups.More at: https://sg.news.yahoo.com/argentina-government-reinforces-security-vaca-002550235.html
The "Dead Cow" shale formation? Odd name.