Infrastructure failures cause road hazards in Argentina and Mexico

Infrastructure failures and deteriorating road conditions are causing significant safety concerns in parts of Argentina and Mexico.

In Valle Viejo, Catamarca, the asphalt on Manuel de Salazar street collapsed following recent sewage system construction. Residents report deep cracks and potholes in a high-traffic area, noting that the failure occurred in the same sector where paving works were recently completed. Due to a lack of official signage or preventative measures from municipal or provincial authorities, neighbors have resorted to placing branches over the most dangerous sinkholes to warn drivers.

In Mexico, multiple regions report hazardous transit conditions. In Las Juntas, construction on the Tepic-Vallarta highway has completely obstructed pedestrian paths, forcing students and workers to walk in vehicular lanes. Residents have reported that the lack of lighting and the displacement of safety cones by trucks have increased the risk of accidents.

Additionally, in Puerto Vallarta, Avenida Politécnico Nacional has reached a state of extreme deterioration. Large potholes and trenches, exacerbated by recent rains and unfinished works by the municipality and the Federal Electricity Commission (CFE), have reduced the thoroughfare to single-lane traffic in several sections, causing significant congestion and safety risks for commuters.