# Crime and accidents in Argentina > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/crime-and-accidents-in-argentina > Updated: 2026-08-25T23:34:50.000Z. Sources: 19. Developments: 2. Various criminal and accidental incidents have been reported across different regions of Argentina. In the Mendoza province, authorities documented a serious skiing collision at the Las Leñas winter center resulting in a lumbar fracture, a motorcycle accident in San Rafael caused by road conditions, and multiple thefts involving tools and a bicycle in General Alvear. In Quilmes, journalist Mariana Brey narrowly escaped an attempted robbery by two individuals on a motorcycle. Security footage captured the suspects circling Brey’s vehicle; one assailant dismounted and approached her while armed. Brey evaded the attack by running toward a gate and shouting for help, prompting intervention from neighbors and local car wash workers, which caused the suspects to flee. Brey has expressed shock and intends to file a formal complaint. In Salta, two individuals faced legal proceedings following the theft of a television from a residence in the La Paz neighborhood. Additionally, a formal complaint of physical violence, theft, and digital harassment was filed in Florencio Varela against a union official. ## Timeline ### 2026-08-25: Mariana Brey escapes attempted robbery in Quilmes Argentine journalist Mariana Brey escaped an armed attempted robbery by two individuals on a motorcycle in Quilmes after reacting quickly and seeking help from neighbors. 17 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/uocra-official-accused-of-domestic-violence-and-harassment-in-argentina ### 2026-08-23: Mendoza police report accidents and thefts in southern region Police in southern Mendoza report a serious skiing accident in Las Leñas, a motorcycle crash in San Rafael, and multiple thefts in General Alvear and Malargüe. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/mendoza-police-report-accidents-and-thefts-in-southern-region --- Cite as: Crime and accidents in Argentina. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/crime-and-accidents-in-argentina