Deadly Storm in Argentina Claims 14 Lives, Causes Widespread Damage

The storm, equivalent to a Category 1 hurricane, hit just a week after President Javier Milei assumed office, prompting a swift governmental response.

An intense storm in Argentina has killed at least 14 people, with 13 of the fatalities occurring when the roof of a sports center collapsed during a roller-skating competition in the port city of Bahia Blanca.
The storm, which brought winds of up to 150km/h (93mph), equivalent to a Category 1 hurricane, also caused widespread damage and power outages in Bahia Blanca and Buenos Aires.
Two additional fatalities were reported in neighboring Uruguay as the storm moved north.
President Javier Milei, who assumed office just a week before the storm, has expressed his condolences and stated that the government is working with provincial and municipal authorities to assist the victims and control the damage.
Despite the devastation, by Sunday evening, many of the streets were already being cleared and some public transport had resumed.

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