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Argentina-Chile border crossings closed due to severe weather
Major international border crossings between Argentina and Chile have been closed due to severe weather conditions in the Andes.
The Jama International Pass was closed preventively on Tuesday, September 29, following meteorological events on Route CH-27 in Chile. As of Wednesday, September 30, the pass remains closed because of ice and snow on the roadway. Local reports indicate overcast skies, snow showers, and wind speeds ranging from 40 to 60 kilometers per hour. Authorities have not yet provided a specific timeline for reopening.
Separately, the Cristo Redentor International Pass is also closed to all vehicle types due to unfavorable high mountain weather. This closure affects the tunnel and all transit between Mendoza and Chile. Officials from both Argentina and Chile are monitoring the situation, with a new status update regarding the Cristo Redentor Integrated System scheduled for Thursday at 9:00.
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Cristo Redentor International Pass · Jama International Pass · Route CH-27 · Seguridad Vial de Jujuy
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- [○ 1 SOURCE] A new update regarding the Cristo Redentor Integrated System is scheduled for Thursday at 9:00. www.elsol.com.ar
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The Jama International Pass remains closed on Wednesday, September 30, due to ice and snow on Route CH-27 in Chile. www.somosjujuy.com.ar
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The Cristo Redentor International Pass is closed to all vehicle types due to unfavorable high mountain weather conditions. www.elsol.com.ar
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The Jama International Pass was closed preventively on Tuesday, September 29, due to weather events on Route CH-27. diariopampero.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Wind speeds in the area are reaching between 40 and 60 kilometers per hour. www.somosjujuy.com.ar