Argentina

Emanuel Leguizamón, a referee from La Pampa who became a professional with AFA just over a year ago, died in a serious road accident in Patagonia. He was traveling with three colleagues who were seriously injured after officiating a match in the Torneo Regional Federal Amateur.

2 februari 2026 Rapporterad av AI

Marco Lavagna resigned from directing INDEC after disagreements with the government on implementing the new Consumer Price Index for January. Minister Luis Caputo confirmed the methodological change will be postponed until disinflation is consolidated, appointing Pedro Lines as the new head. January inflation is estimated at 2.5%, according to official projections.

The National Meteorological Service issued orange alerts for extreme temperatures on Sunday, February 1, in the Patagonian provinces of Río Negro, Neuquén, and Chubut. These warnings cover specific areas in each region to alert about severe weather conditions in the coming hours. Meanwhile, yellow alerts for storms are in place across 10 other provinces in the country.

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The National Social Security Administration (ANSES) is paying an extra $108,000 benefit in SUAF family allowances this month, but not all affiliates qualify. TN's article details who is excluded from the February 2026 payment.

Wildfires in Patagonia are affecting four national parks in Chubut, Río Negro, Neuquén, and Santa Cruz, with over 50,000 hectares burned and more than 500 firefighters battling the blazes. The situation is critical in Chubut, where the fire threatens roads and homes in El Hoyo, forcing teams to retreat for safety. Extreme weather conditions are complicating containment efforts.

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A 5-year-old girl was seriously wounded by a gunshot to the abdomen in a shooting in Rosario's Tablada neighborhood on Saturday night. Her mother and two men were also shot in the incident. The child remains hospitalized with a reserved prognosis as the investigation proceeds without arrests.