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ROAD TRAFFIC ACCIDENTS

19 people a day died in road traffic accidents in Argentina in 2019

17-01-2020 13:00 New data shows there were 6,627 deaths from traffic accidents in the country last year – 647 fewer deaths than in 2018.

BRAZIL UNDER BOLSONARO

Brazilian President Bolsonaro taken to hospital after fall

24-12-2019 08:36 Far-right leader was taken to the Armed Forces' hospital in the capital of Brasilia for examinations of his skull. Will be kept under observation for six to 12 hours.

Buenos Aires Province

Two young girls killed, scores more injured in bus accident on Ruta 2

28-11-2019 10:33 Accident happened as the bus, carrying students aged 11 to 12 on a field trip, negotiated a curve near Lezama, Buenos Aires Province, around 6am local time. Two young girls, aged 12, confirmed as fatalities.

LATE FOOTBALLER

Footballer Ezequiel Esperón dies after falling from building

08-10-2019 08:03 The accident happened Sunday when part of a balcony collapsed, according to witnesses.

argentina

What we learned this week: September 22 to 27

28-09-2019 03:55 Key stories from the last seven days.

ACCIDENT AT EZEIZA

One dead, at least 13 injured in accident at Ezeiza airport

25-09-2019 09:32 Airport operator confirms fatality after incident at building site, where new terminal is being constructed for Argentina's major international airport.

SOUTHERNMOST CITY

Venezuelan man's 'one-legged' trek across South America reaches Ushuaia

20-08-2019 15:48 Yeslie Aranda left his Venezuelan hometown of San Cristóbal in the southwestern state of Táchira last year with a backpack, US$30 in his pocket and an aluminum prosthesis that enabled him to negotiate the continent's rugged roads.

Driver charged with manslaughter

Tucumán bus crash leaves 15 pensioners dead

02-07-2019 15:38 Gruesome accident leaves 15 dead on fog-laden highway in Tucumán province.

KEY STORIES

What We Learned This Week: July 30-Aug 5

04-08-2018 10:27 Notebooks made for the biggest news, but energy hikes and a tragic gas explosion also drew headlines.