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Severe Storm Alerts for Central Argentina as Catamarca Probes Deadly Crash, Shootings and Police-Abuse Claim

The national weather service posts orange and yellow notices targeting AMBA and central provinces for overnight severe storms, with a rapid cold front due Monday.

Overview

  • SMN warnings place parts of Buenos Aires province, the AMBA, southern Santa Fe and eastern Córdoba under orange alert for Sunday, forecasting 40–80 mm of rain, frequent lightning, hail and gusts that may exceed 90 km/h.
  • A broader yellow alert covers additional provinces for storms, strong winds and Zonda, with outlets noting possible snow in high Andean areas and a sharp temperature drop beginning Monday.
  • In Catamarca, multiple shooting incidents are under investigation, with arrests that include a man identified as José Roldán, alias “El Cordobés,” and another detainee; prosecutors ordered camera seizures and residue tests.
  • Two men surnamed Vizgarra accused Division Canes and the Motorized Infantry Group of beatings and rubber-pellet fire; prosecutor Hugo Leandro Costilla is investigating after reviewing security videos and medical reports.
  • A 73-year-old motorcyclist, Héctor Hugo Perrotta of Buenos Aires, died after skidding on National Route 60 in La Paz department; police and criminalistics units worked the scene under the Sixth Judicial District prosecutor.