The Rally de Londres opened its 1.ª fecha on September 12 and 13, bringing high-speed motorsport action and large crowds to the streets of Londres, Catamarca, according to regional media reports. Spectators gathered along the demanding dirt routes to watch drivers navigate the technical course in an event organized by ADML Rally.
Rally de Londres Kicks Off in Catamarca
According to Interior TV Stream, the weekend opened with a symbolic start ceremony ahead of the main racing schedule. Drivers tackled the timed stages starting at 11:00 AM, testing vehicle power and driver strategy across the local terrain. The competition returned the town to the center of the regional motorsport scene, drawing spectators to multiple vantage points along the route.
Belén First Division Football Resumes with Clausura Tournament
In local football news, the Liga Belenista de Fútbol launched its Torneo Clausura 2026 on September 12 at the Club Peñarol stadium, according to match schedules published by Interior TV Stream. This season’s tournament operates in tribute to “Pilala” Daniel Herrera.
Opening weekend fixtures on Saturday, September 12, featured a 2:30 PM matchup between Nueva Chicago and Tiro Federal of Londres, followed by Peñarol against El Arenal at 4:30 PM, and Racing del 250 versus Club Deportivo Policial at 6:30 PM. Sunday fixtures included Olmos y Aguilera playing Defensores de Hualfin, San Luis facing Tiro Federal of Belén, and San Antonio meeting San Martín.
Centennial Celebration for El Peñón School
The Escuela N° 142 “Policía Federal Argentina” in the locality of El Peñón, Antofagasta de la Sierra, marked its 100th anniversary on September 17, according to historical accounts shared by school leadership. Founded a century ago in Los Nacimientos before the territory officially belonged to Catamarca province, the institution eventually relocated to El Peñón using space provided by a local resident.
Director Prof. Iliana del Valle Chaile noted that the institution currently serves 39 students with a staff of 10 teachers in its own building. Over its century of operation, the school has functioned as a central pillar for generational families throughout the Antofagasta de la Sierra region.
Provincial Gender Diversity Meetings and Tourism Training
Beyond sports and education, regional administrative updates from Catamarca highlight ongoing institutional outreach. The Provincial Diversity and Gender Desk, operating under the Ministry of Government, Security and Justice, convened a working session in Londres. Representatives from participating organizations met to coordinate public policies on equality, diversity, and community services.
Additionally, tourism operators and students from the Centro de Formación Profesional N.º 4 completed a training program in Belén. The curriculum focused on visitor hospitality, guided tour communication, and artificial intelligence tools for digital promotion, aiming to increase local service standards for incoming travelers.
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