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Severe Injury, Road Crashes and Legislative Deadlock Mark a Cross-Border News Day in Latin America

Official responses featured arrests, penalties, unresolved Senate leadership in Buenos Aires.

Overview

  • Liga MX: Cruz Azul defender Jesús Orozco Chiquete sustained an open ankle fracture against Tigres, faces months out, and posted thanks to supporters after a standing ovation from home fans.
  • Buenos Aires City: A Toyota Etios that ran a red light in Flores overturned onto a family; Liliana remains in critical condition and the 24-year-old driver was detained after tests showed zero alcohol.
  • Entre Ríos: Two motorcyclists, 18 and 19, died on Ruta Provincial 32; by order of prosecutor Patricia Yedro the pickup driver was detained as forensic work and autopsies proceed.
  • Lima: In La Molina a cobrador dragged a 54-year-old passenger from an informal combi and threw him onto the pavement, leading to hospital care and the arrest of both crew; in San Juan de Lurigancho an unpermitted combi hit a pole injuring ten as ATU announced fines, impoundment and license cancellation.
  • Buenos Aires Province: The Senate’s preparatory session ended without agreement on vice presidencies due to peronist factional disputes, leaving libertarian Carlos Kikuchi as the sole provisional vice president until an accord is reached.