Patagonia
Three passengers die from hantavirus on MV Hondius cruise from Ushuaia
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Three passengers died from hantavirus on the MV Hondius cruise that departed Ushuaia for Cabo Verde. Two people with symptoms remain on board as authorities negotiate their evacuation. The WHO is coordinating measures and praises the rapid response.
Debris from a Chinese Chang Zheng 4B rocket created a luminous trail over Argentine Patagonia at 0:41 a.m. on Saturday, April 4. Hundreds of witnesses in cities like Bariloche, General Roca, and Viedma recorded the event on their phones. Specialists confirmed it as a planned atmospheric reentry with no damage.
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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.
Argentina's National Meteorological Service (SMN) issued new orange alerts for extreme temperatures on Thursday, January 8, 2026, in Río Negro, Chubut, and Neuquén—following similar warnings on January 6. These cover specific Patagonian areas at risk from intense heat, urging precautions.
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Over 3000 tourists have been evacuated from Patagonia due to intense wildfires in Chubut, which have ravaged thousands of hectares. Authorities confirm the El Hoyo fire was intentional, while experts warn of respiratory health risks from smoke affecting 16 provinces.
Argentina's National Meteorological Service issued yellow alerts for Wednesday, November 26, in several southern provinces. The warnings cover storms in Chubut, Río Negro, and Neuquén, and rains in Tierra del Fuego and Santa Cruz. Residents are urged to monitor updates.
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Strong winds in Patagonia created a large dust cloud affecting Uruguay and the AMBA, while in Torres del Paine, Chile, five tourists died in a blizzard. Gusts reached up to 150 km/h, causing damage in Chubut and health alerts for respiratory issues. Authorities declared an emergency and forecast a decrease in winds.