# Mendoza school infrastructure and sanitary issues

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/mendoza-school-infrastructure-and-sanitary-issues
> Updated: 2026-10-23T23:12:32.000Z. Sources: 4. Developments: 2.

Educational institutions in Mendoza, Argentina, have faced a series of infrastructure and hygiene challenges. Following severe storms, provincial officials reported 592 incidents across schools, including leaks, electrical failures, and access difficulties. Approximately 400 buildings in the province were identified as requiring various levels of maintenance or major repairs, with 43 establishments suspending classes due to the weather.

Subsequent reports highlighted sanitary concerns within certain schools. In Iglesia, authorities addressed allegations of rodent excrement at the Ricardo Güiraldes school through fumigation and sanitization, despite officials stating no active pests had been sighted. In Guaymallén, the Provincia de Córdoba school reported the presence of scorpions, prompting follow-up disinfection operations by the General Directorate of Schools to manage potential health risks to students.

## Timeline

### 2026-10-23: Sanitary concerns reported at schools in Mendoza, Argentina

Schools in Mendoza, Argentina, have implemented fumigation and sanitization measures following reports of rodent traces in Tudcum and scorpions in Guaymallén.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/sanitary-concerns-reported-at-schools-in-mendoza-argentina

### 2026-10-17: Mendoza schools report 592 incidents following severe storms

Storms in Mendoza, Argentina, caused 592 incidents in schools, including widespread leaks, power outages, and class suspensions, highlighting urgent infrastructure needs.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/mendoza-schools-report-592-incidents-following-severe-storms

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