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Argentina Declares State of Emergency in Bahía Blanca After 16 Deaths from Flooding, Considering Direct Aid and IMF Loan

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Updated Mar 13, 2025, 11:35 AM

The Argentine government is considering direct aid for those affected by severe flooding in Bahía Blanca, which has resulted in at least 16 fatalities. Notable figures, including Pope Francis, former basketball player Manu Ginóbili, and soccer star Lionel Messi, have called for assistance for the city. The flooding has prompted discussions about climate change's role in such disasters, with both former President Mauricio Macri and current Governor Axel Kicillof attributing the catastrophe to climate issues. Kicillof has announced plans to request additional funding from the national government and has urged that a portion of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) loan be allocated for reconstruction efforts. The Argentine Congress has declared a state of emergency in Bahía Blanca for 90 days to facilitate the allocation of resources for recovery efforts.

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LA NACION

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The Chamber of Deputies approved the emergency declaration in Bahía Blanca in order to allocate more funds | by Delfina Celichini (@delficelichini) https://t.co/VGpRWwlhAE

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⭕️ Deputies unanimously approved the emergency in Bahía Blanca | ✍️ By @FerBrovelli | More information at https://t.co/7LVBpIOs96 https://t.co/0yKG1RW8mt