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Municipal waste and public service adjustments in Latin Am

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Municipalities in Peru and Argentina have faced disruptions to waste collection and public sanitation services. In La Banda de Shilcayo, Peru, the collapse of a municipal landfill and administrative issues led to the accumulation of approximately 42 tons of daily waste in public spaces. Similarly, in Córdoba, Argentina, service delays at the Piedras Blancas site resulted in refuse piles in central sectors, prompting service companies to reinforce routes. In response to service challenges, various Argentine municipalities have implemented operational adjustments. In Corrientes, daytime collection has been shifted to nighttime in key sectors, while the Capital municipality established special schemes for holiday weekends. In Villa María, the City Council approved a nine-month extension for the waste collection service provider, Cotreco, despite opposition criticism regarding the bidding process. Recent developments show broader regional efforts to manage public services and infrastructure. In Mexico, the government of Ciudad Juárez is purchasing new garbage trucks to mitigate service delays caused by a shortage of operational vehicles from its contractor, Aseo Municipal S. A. de C. V., while local authorities also utilize legislative oversight to address service failures. In ~~Argentina, San Miguel de Tucumán and Buenos Aires are adjusting public transport, waste collection, and road access to accommodate holiday schedules and infrastructure works. In~~ Venezuela, merchants in San Fernando report that daily waste collection is being maintained under the ‘7x7 system’. ~~Other regional updates~~ Further urban management strategies include the ~~deployment of traffic agents in Riobamba, Ecuador, to ensure road safety, and the~~ use of artificial intelligence and specialized vehicles by the Government of Salto, Uruguay, to survey urban infrastructure. ~~Additionally, the Paso Cristo Redentor international crossing between Argentina~~ In Argentina, cities such as San Miguel de Tucumán are adjusting public transport and ~~Chile has faced temporary closures due~~ waste collection schedules to ~~weather instability.~~ accommodate the October 12 holiday. Other local initiatives include sidewalk repair programs for residents with mobility issues and maintenance projects for public parks.

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