In a breathtaking display of spirituality, thousands gathered on September 15 in Salta to celebrate the procession of the Lord and the Virgin of the Miracle. This historic event marked a poignant milestone with the pastoral retirement of Archbishop Mario Antonio Cargnello and the arrival of over 100,000 pilgrims who renewed their sacred Pledge of Fidelity.
In a striking case of power abuse in Northern Argentina, Martín Miguel Poma Ovejero, a former councilman and lawyer from General Güemes, has been sentenced to over six years in prison. The ruling follows a daring plot involving the theft of a municipal pickup truck, document forgery, and several other criminal charges, marking a significant victory for local justice.
In a landmark ruling that has shaken the province of Salta, Judge Guillermo Pereyra has found former city councilor and lawyer Martín Miguel Poma Ovejero criminally responsible for six separate crimes. The case, which began with the theft of a VW Amarok from a municipal impound lot in early 2024, exposes a web of corruption and abuse of power involving local authorities.
With over 9,000 expected attendees and 540 exhibitors, the XIX International Mining Convention celebrates 30 years of history in Salta. National and provincial authorities highlight the moment of lithium and copper, with million-dollar investments and a promising future for the NOA region.
As temperatures rise in Salta, Argentina, the Hospital del Milagro is ramping up campaigns against the Aedes aegypti mosquito. Specialists warn of the risks from co-circulation of dengue and chikungunya and share key tips, while national reports show thousands of cases across the country. The focus is on home prevention and early action to beat the seasonal surge.
In a decisive turn of events, Argentine federal justice ordered the immediate arrest of Rafael Resnick Brenner, former head of the AFIP regional office in Salta, after his conviction for extortion was confirmed by the Supreme Court. The former official, already convicted in the Ciccone case, will serve a unified sentence of 5 years and 6 months in prison.
In the sixth hearing of the oral trial, Martín Poma Ovejero confessed to using questionable documents and pressuring the municipal lot guard to get the keys to a seized Volkswagen Amarok. Key witnesses have complicated the defense of all four defendants.
Cintia Díaz Orellana, a 20-year-old mother of a 4-year-old boy, died on Sunday at San Bernardo Hospital in Salta, Argentina, after being brutally beaten by her 26-year-old boyfriend, Gastón Ramírez, outside a nightclub in Metán. Ramírez is detained and will be charged with femicide.
Cintia Díaz Orellana, a 20-year-old mother of a 4-year-old boy, died on Sunday at a hospital in Salta, Argentina, after being brutally attacked by her partner following an argument at a nightclub. The suspect, Gastón Ramírez, 26, surrendered to police and now faces a femicide charge with potential life imprisonment.
Margarita Ponce, a shy 11-year-old from Salta, Argentina, captured the nation's heart and won the first season of 'Es mi sueño' on August 18, 2026. Her rendition of Mercedes Sosa's 'La arenosa' earned her 32.09% of the public vote and a prize of 100 million Argentine pesos. She dreams of buying a house for her mother and grandmother.
The National Meteorological Service issued yellow alerts for Zonda wind and strong gusts for Saturday, August 8, 2026, in Salta, La Rioja, and other provinces. Expect sudden temperature changes and low humidity, increasing the risk of wildfires.
