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CBS News
06-08-2025
- CBS News
Suspected serial killer known as "machete man" caught with body parts at home, Argentina officials say
Argentine police have arrested an alleged serial killer who preyed on homeless people he brought to his home where he murdered and dismembered them, officials said Tuesday. The murders — at least five are known to investigators — always took place on Fridays, authorties said. A 37-year-old man — who local media say is known as the "machete man" — was arrested after a raid on his home last week yielded human "bones, blood, pieces of skin and even a nose," Attorney General Sergio Lello Sanchez of the Jujuy province told AFP by telephone Tuesday. The raid was the result of clues gathered from analyzing security camera footage. At the house where they arrested the man, police also encountered a 16-year-old boy who appeared scared and said he was the owner's nephew, said Lello Sanchez. He told police: "I want to talk," and then recounted that his uncle would go out on Friday afternoons and return at night with different people. He apparently lured them with offers of a job or a drink. The boy said his uncle would "beat them, kill them, cut their bodies, burn them, and take them out in garbage bags," case prosecutor Guillermo Beller told the A24 news channel. The victims were homeless and mostly elderly people, added Lello Sanchez. A24 identified the suspect as Matías Jurado, a local resident who allegedly terrorized the neighborhood by threatening people with machetes, setting fires and carrying bags or wheelbarrows late at night, A24 reported. Local residents knew him as "the machete man," the outlet reported, but no one suspected him of murder. Jurado has a criminal record dating back to when he was just 17 years old and had already been in prison three times, the outlet reported. The investigation started after evidence emerged that five missing people had last been seen alive in the same place, near an old bus terminal in the city of San Salvador de Jujuy. Security footage showed two of them getting into taxis with the same person at different times. A taxi driver took police to the house where he had dropped his clients. The suspect, who insists he is innocent, was charged Monday with aggravated homicide and placed in pre-trial detention for four months pending the investigation that Lello Sanchez said was at an "early stage." Investigators were still in the process of analyzing the remains and extracting DNA samples from relatives of missing persons to try and identify the dead. Jujuy, also known as San Salvador de Jujuy, is located in the northwest of Argentina, bordering Chile and Bolivia. It had a population of more than 800,000 residents in 2022.
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Travel + Leisure
02-08-2025
- Travel + Leisure
Why This Underrated Region of Argentina Deserves More Attention, According to a Travel Advisor
In Argentina's northwest, where the Andes Mountains lie, you'll find a wild and vast region unlike any other. There is the city of Salta, the provinces of Jujuy and Catamarca, and the wilderness in the Puna high desert. Read on for the to best ways to explore this lesser-known part of the country—directly from a top travel advisor who specializes in trips to Argentina. What to See In northwest Argentina, the landscapes are unlike any other. Starting in the Jujuy province, at the border of Chile and Bolivia, the Quebrada de Humahuaca valley winds through candy-striped mountains and adobe villages. In nearby Purmamarca village, visitors can take in the multi-colored hues of the Cerro de los Siete Colores, or the Hill of Seven Colors. This rock formation receives its coloring due to thousands of years of geological history and its unique mineral composition. Just further north, the Serranía del Hornocal mountain range, often another favorite, displays shades of rose, gold, and gray. Head south into Salta's Calchaquí Valleys, where red-rock canyons burn at sunset, and the whitewashed towns of Cachi and Molinos welcome you with quiet plazas, adobe walls, and delicious high-altitude wine. Further west, Catamarca brings you into the true wilderness. Here, you'll find the Campo de Piedra Pómez, a nature preserve of white, volcanic rock. Near the village of Tolar Grande, there are shimmering salt flats and flamingo-filled lagoons to explore, too. What to Do The Arita Cone in Puna, Argentina is a place to slow down, take a deep breath, and reconnect—with the land, the people, and yourself. Wander ancient valleys still threaded with original Inca trails. Ride horseback with local gauchos (skilled horsemen) near the quaint towns of Cachi or Cafayate. Cross the surreal Arisaro salt flat and snap a picture at the Arita cone, or ride a 4x4 up the surrounding hills. Another great site to visit is Puna plateau, the high-altitude region in the Central Andes. Keep in mind, however, there are no signs in this area—just vicuña tracks, rock cairns, and instinct—so it's best to travel with a guide when visiting the region. Where to Stay Private outdoor seating at the Terraza Suite at House of Jasmines. House Of Jasmines While remote, there are a few great accommodations in the region. Just 15 minutes from downtown Salta, one of my favorite properties is the House of Jasmines. There are just 14 elegantly appointed rooms and suites, a spa, an outdoor pool, and the acclaimed La Table restaurant, which only serves traditional dishes from the north of Argentina, like tamales. In Cafayate, about a three-hour drive south of Salta, there is Patios de Cafayate. This resort combines colonial charm with modern luxury. In the other direction, a three-hour drive north of Salta, is Las Marias hotel, which is located just a few blocks from the main square in the city of Tilcara, where you can explore Andean culture. This boutique offers a serene escape with breathtaking vistas of the surrounding mountains. Where to Eat Food in Argentina's northwest is hearty, and a culmination of Andean and indigenous influences. A few highlights of the cuisine include locro, a slow-cooked stew of corn, beans, and beef; humitas, which consists of fresh choclo (a large field corn) steamed in corn husks; and llama meat, which is tender and becoming a staple in the northern regions. Another must-try includes empanadas with a splash of lemon and a glass of local torrontés, an aromatic white wine. In the city of Salta, enjoy a contemporary take on traditional cuisine at El Baqueano, a restaurant situated atop the scenic San Bernardo Hill. El Bodeguero Hotel, set in a restored neo-colonial mansion, is another spot that serves delicious bites. Final Takeaways The northwest of Argentina isn't just a destination—it's a rhythm full of deep tradition. Bring your dustiest boots and an adventurous spirit because up here, where clouds drift below you and volcanoes stand in silence, you'll find something most travelers never experience. Carola Fresno is a member of Travel + Leisure's A-List and specializes in Argentina and Chile trips. You can create a tailor-made itinerary with Fresno by contacting her at [email protected].
Associated Press
14-05-2025
- Business
- Associated Press
Lilac Announces Successful Operations of Lithium Demonstration Plant in Argentina
'We've proven that our Gen 4 ion exchange technology can meet and exceed the plant design basis under real-world conditions.'— Raef Sully, CEO of Lilac OAKLAND, CA, UNITED STATES, May 14, 2025 / / -- Lilac, a leading provider of direct lithium extraction (DLE) technology, today announced the successful operations of its lithium extraction demonstration plant in Jujuy, Argentina. The plant featured Lilac's latest fourth generation ion exchange (IX) technology, achieving 91% lithium recovery from salar brine with a lithium grade of 300 mg/L and a 99.4% overall impurity rejection rate. The demonstration plant leveraged a lithium extraction module built with 100% off-the-shelf equipment, matching the commercial design with a vessel sized at approximately one-third commercial scale. This achievement marks a critical milestone in scaling up Lilac IX technology, demonstrating excellent lithium recovery, purity, and IX material cycle life throughout operations. The plant highlights the capabilities of Lilac's technology and team to deliver results under challenging field conditions with a system design that mirrors commercial scale. It operated continuously 24/7 in a remote desert location at 4,000 meters above sea level and leveraged the same controls and automation system planned for commercial deployment. Key Performance Metrics: • Lithium Recovery: 91% • Overall Impurity Rejection: 99.4% • Plant Throughput*: 42 tonnes LCE/year • IX Vessel Size: ~1/3 of commercial scale • Eluate Lithium Concentration from DLE**: 2,300 mg/L * Equivalent throughput if run continuously for 1 year ** Raw eluate prior to any further downstream concentration or treatment Lithium recovery at the Jujuy demonstration plant was stable, averaging 91% and exceeding the commercial plant design basis of 90%. The Lilac IX media delivered excellent selectivity of lithium over major cations such as sodium, magnesium, calcium, potassium, and boron. Notably, the Lilac IX process achieved 99.9% rejection of sodium, the primary impurity in the feed brine. The overall impurity rejection rate was 99.4%. Hatch was on-site to witness the operation of the demonstration plant and verified its performance. The consistently high and stable eluate purity supports a cycle life estimate of over 4,000 IX media cycles on the Jujuy brine, which is consistent with the performance seen at mini-pilot scale. 'The success of our Jujuy demonstration plant is a major validation of Lilac's technology and team,' said Raef Sully, chief executive officer of Lilac. 'We've proven that our Gen 4 ion exchange technology can meet and exceed the plant design basis under real-world conditions. This milestone advances Lilac toward full commercial deployment and strengthens our ability to help producers bring new lithium projects online.' About Lilac Lilac exists to solve one problem: lithium supply. By engineering scalable lithium extraction technology, Lilac helps producers deliver lithium faster, cheaper, and cleaner. Our ion exchange technology is rooted in scientific precision and commercial know-how, unlocking lithium supply for global electrification. Our materials, engineering, and approach uniquely position us to develop commercial projects across a range of brine resources. We help lithium producers rapidly and responsibly scale production with versatile, cost-effective, and high-performance technology solutions. Learn more at Elizabeth Pond VP of Communications & Brand, Lilac Solutions [email protected] Visit us on social media: LinkedIn Legal Disclaimer: EIN Presswire provides this news content 'as is' without warranty of any kind. We do not accept any responsibility or liability for the accuracy, content, images, videos, licenses, completeness, legality, or reliability of the information contained in this article. If you have any complaints or copyright issues related to this article, kindly contact the author above.
