Nazareno Cruz Otamendi, mayor of Quehué, died in a road accident on provincial route 18 in La Pampa. He was traveling to the Atlantic Coast with his family and friends when the fatal incident occurred. His wife and children were unharmed.
Nazareno Cruz Otamendi, mayor of the town of Quehué in La Pampa, lost his life in a tragic accident while traveling on provincial route 18. Reports indicate that the official was journeying with his family and a group of friends toward the Atlantic Coast when the crash happened. Fortunately, his wife and children sustained no injuries.
Cruz Otamendi was known as a family man, a veterinarian by profession, and a horse enthusiast. His death has shocked the Pampean community, where he served as a local leader. Details of the accident are still under investigation, but sources confirm it occurred on the aforementioned route on January 24, 2026.