A wave of warm air from Paraguay and Brazil has invaded Argentina taking it to extreme temperatures, with peaks of up to 45 degrees in the interior of the country.
Buenos Aires burns and its inhabitants try to suffocate the heat as they can. Any place is ideal for a dip.
Meanwhile, the government advises abundant water consumption and avoiding sun exposure. The country's 77 public hospitals are on alert to treat those potentially affected.
Power cuts and lack of fuel add to another of the problems that Argentina is experiencing, these days more than ever exposed to the sun.
Authors: Air Conditioning