Homelessness in Buenos Aires City (CABA) is on the rise, a new census by the city’s government confirmed this week. The numbers come from the latest survey by the Buenos Aires City government Human Development and Habitat Ministry, led by Gabriel Mraida. Just 30% were Buenos Aires City natives (porteños), 39.5% were born in Buenos Aires province, 19.3% in other provinces, and 8.3% in other countries. A rise despite poverty numbers droppingThe result of the latest census comes at a time when poverty numbers are decreasing. The majority come from the province of Buenos Aires,” he said.

Source: Bueno Aires Herald January 16, 2026 21:28 UTC