An intense polar front keeps Santa Cruz and Chubut under a red alert, with temperatures plunging below -20°C. New snowfalls are expected in the Andes, while the Buenos Aires area sees a slight improvement. Discover the details and recommendations to face this weather.
A ram from the historic Estancia Coy Aike in Rio Gallegos was crowned the Grand Champion Corriedale at the 138th Palermo Rural Exhibition. With a wool fineness of 29.6 microns, this specimen reaffirms the prestige of Patagonian sheep production, opening new doors for international commercialization.
In an incredible operation, José Bilbao and Noelia Siares were rescued alive after spending nearly two days stranded in their truck in Santa Cruz, Argentina. They survived the extreme cold by rationing fuel and using Starlink to communicate, showing remarkable resilience.
José Guillermo Bilbao and Noelia Siares were found alive in Cerro Piedra, Santa Cruz, after spending nearly two days stranded in their truck due to heavy snow. They carefully rationed fuel to survive the polar cold and maintained communication thanks to a satellite connection.
A couple was rescued alive after spending more than 44 hours trapped in their truck under -22°C temperatures in Cerro Piedra, Santa Cruz. José Bilbao and Noelia Siares survived by rationing fuel and were found in perfect health thanks to a massive joint rescue operation that prevented a tragedy.
According to local sources, the Argentine province of Santa Cruz will face the coldest period of the year with severe snow and frost. The National Meteorological Service has issued red and orange alerts. Highway authorities recommend avoiding non-essential travel and carrying tire chains. Teams are working tirelessly to keep roads safe.
The Argentine province of Santa Cruz is experiencing the most intense cold event of the year, with heavy snowfall and severe frosts. The National Meteorological Service (SMN) issued a red alert for several areas, while the Highway Department recommends extreme caution on routes as temperatures could drop to -20°C in the mountains.
After 15 proposals were rejected, the provincial government ratified by decree a salary recomposition that places the force among the best paid in the country. While most localities have normalized their services, a group of self-convened officers maintains the protest and requests legislative mediation for dialogue.
The Argentine province of Santa Cruz is bracing for the most intense cold event of the year. Highway authorities report heavy snowfall and sub-zero temperatures, leading to traffic restrictions and mandatory snow chains to ensure driver safety.
Tras jornadas de protestas y acampe frente a la residencia de la gobernadora Alicia Vidal, se vislumbra una salida a la crisis en Santa Cruz. Efectivos policiales, bomberos y penitenciarios mantienen su reclamo en El Calafate, pero en Caleta Olivia se anunció el restablecimiento del servicio a la medianoche, marcando un paso hacia la normalidad.
The provincial government and municipal representatives held a productive meeting on July 11, 2026, to analyze a court ruling on pension contributions. They agreed to a new technical round for the week of July 20, ensuring the payment of salaries and pensions.
Tensiones en Santa Cruz tras ocho rondas de negociación fallida. La Policía provincial acampa en la Casa de Gobierno exigiendo mejoras salariales, mientras el Ejecutivo denuncia hechos de violencia en la Escuela de Policía y promete mantener el diálogo.
On July 10, 2026, provincial authorities and local leaders of Santa Cruz, Argentina, met to discuss a recent judicial ruling on the provincial pension system. They aim to find consensus to ensure the sustainability of the pension funds without affecting salaries, proposing a renewed fiscal pact to strengthen the province's future.
On July 1, 2026, American Jet inaugurated a regular flight between Buenos Aires and Perito Moreno, Santa Cruz. Primarily sustained by mining personnel transport, this new service offers a vital connection for locals in southern Argentina, drastically reducing endless overland journeys.
A technical malfunction at the Río Gallegos Transformer Station left numerous neighborhoods in the capital of Santa Cruz province without electricity during Saturday morning. SPSE personnel worked coordinately and successfully restored 100% of the power supply before 4:00 PM local time, demonstrating an efficient emergency response.
In a desperate act of courage, a young girl leaped from a first-floor balcony in Pico Truncado, Argentina, to seek help. Her brave action exposed a nightmare of abuse and neglect that she and her 5-year-old brother were suffering. Authorities have arrested the mother and her partner on severe charges.
The provincial legislature sent the Strategic Financing bill back to committee after opposition lawmakers blocked Governor Claudio Vidal's ambitious infrastructure funding plan. The measure failed to secure the required two-thirds majority, deepening Santa Cruz's political and social crisis amid teacher strikes, police protests, and massive oil industry job losses.
The legislature in Argentina's southernmost province blocked a major borrowing initiative championed by Governor Claudio Vidal. Opposition lawmakers refused to support the measure, which required a two-thirds supermajority. The political standoff comes as the region grapples with teacher strikes, police protests, and devastating oil sector job losses.
Vialidad Nacional dispuso el cierre total del tramo Guer Aike - Comandante Luis Piedra Buena por visibilidad nula y fuertes vientos. Equipos viales trabajan intensamente en Ruta 40 y rutas provinciales para mantener la transitabilidad.
Diez diputados opositores anticiparon su voto negativo al polémico proyecto de Claudio Vidal que busca autorizar un préstamo garantizado con regalías petroleras. La provincia atraviesa una crisis social con paros docentes, protestas policiales y cortes de ruta. Se necesitan 16 votos (dos tercios) pero el bloque oficialista solo cuenta con 10 legisladores.
La Cámara de Diputados de Santa Cruz debatió intensamente el proyecto de Ley de Financiamiento Estratégico que habilitaría al gobernador Claudio Vidal a gestionar crédito por hasta 600 millones de dólares para obras de infraestructura. Ante la falta de los dos tercios necesarios y un clima de alta tensión social, los legisladores resolvieron pasar a cuarto intermedio sin votación.
La Cámara de Diputados de Santa Cruz sesionará este viernes en extraordinaria para autorizar operaciones de crédito público destinadas exclusivamente a infraestructura y desarrollo. El proyecto cuenta con respaldo de intendentes pero genera debate sobre las garantías y condiciones.
El gobernador Claudio Vidal firmó el decreto que convoca a la Legislatura provincial para este viernes 12 de junio a las 16:00. El proyecto de Ley de Financiamiento Estratégico autoriza operaciones de crédito público por hasta 600 millones de dólares destinados exclusivamente a obras de infraestructura y no a gastos corrientes.
El Ministerio de Seguridad de la Nación conformó un Comando Unificado para garantizar la cobertura de servicios esenciales de seguridad en la provincia ante el autoacuartelamiento de efectivos policiales. Gendarmería, Prefectura, Policía Federal y otras fuerzas realizarán patrullajes y prevención en Río Gallegos, Caleta Olivia, Pico Truncado y Los Antiguos.
La Cámara Federal de Comodoro Rivadavia revocó la medida cautelar que había suspendido la aplicación de la reforma de la Ley de Glaciares en la provincia patagónica. El tribunal consideró que el fallo de primera instancia carecía de fundamentos suficientes y se basaba en hipótesis eventuales sin peligro ambiental concreto e inminente.
Alfredo S. Quiroga
