Argentina suffers the worst epidemic of its history. The dengue mosquito roams freely, even forming clouds. The images that citizens share on social networks seem like an apocalyptic plague. No one is safe from insects.

The figures have broke all records of dengue to date. Only in 2024, exceed 215,000 cases. In total, 161 people have died. “A lot of fatigue,” confesses a patient.

This critical situation has an easy solution: the vaccine. But the Milei Government refuses to include it in the official calendar. There are two doses of 74 euros each. The president’s alternative is wear long sleeves and avoid shorts.

With a minimum salary of 215 euros, many Argentines choose to buy repellents. But in a matter of days they were sold out, despite having multiplied their price by ten. When a new batch arrives, they take it with their hands full.

The epidemic has served Argentines to rebaptize the president. They call him the ‘presidengue’. The disease was located in the north of Argentina, but climate change has caused it to spread to large cities such as Córdoba, Buenos Aires and San Miguel de Tucumán. The epidemic has skyrocketed to levels never seen before.