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Continued Red Alert for Extreme Temperatures in Río Negro on January 29
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The National Meteorological Service has extended red alerts for extreme temperatures into Río Negro province on Friday, January 29, 2026, following similar warnings across Río Negro and Neuquén the previous day. Alerts affect Villa Regina, General Roca, Cipolletti, and other middle valley locations.
A 30-year-old driver was charged with quadruple aggravated homicide after ramming a stopped family vehicle on National Route 22 in Río Negro, causing four deaths. Axel Araneda was driving drunk at over 170 km/h and was placed under preventive detention for four months. The prosecution holds him solely responsible for the crash.