Mendoza
River draws 1-1 with Independiente Rivadavia in Mendoza
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River Plate drew 1-1 with Independiente Rivadavia in the eighth round of the 2026 Apertura Tournament, marking their first match after Marcelo Gallardo's departure. Gonzalo Ríos scored first for the hosts, with Gonzalo Montiel equalizing with a header for the Millonario. The game took place at the Malvinas Argentinas stadium under interim coach Marcelo Escudero.
An intense storm hit Mendoza on Saturday, causing floods, landslides, and road closures that affected multiple areas. Authorities reported at least 61 initial incidents, rising to 193 by midday Sunday. As a result, the main event of the National Vendimia Festival was rescheduled for Sunday due to safety concerns.
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Continuing extreme summer weather, Argentina's National Meteorological Service (SMN) issued an orange alert for extreme temperatures in Mendoza on Friday, January 2, 2026, plus yellow alerts for wind and storms elsewhere—following similar warnings the previous day.