Relatives of people hospitalized after consuming cocaine cut with a toxic substance are seeen at San Bernardino Hospital in Hurlingham, Buenos Aires province. AFP

Relatives of people hospitalized after consuming cocaine cut with a toxic substance. At least 17 people died and 56 more were hospitalized in a suburb of Buenos Aires after consuming cocaine cut with a toxic substance, possibly opioids. AFP

Family members and friends stand outside a hospital where people are being treated after consuming cocaine suspected of containing a poisonous substance, on the outskirts of Buenos Aires, Argentina. REUTERS

A woman speaks to the media as a family member is being treated at the hospital after consuming cocaine suspected of containing a poisonous substance, on the outskirts of Buenos Aires, Argentina. REUTERS

Residents are seen in the low-income neighbourhood “Puerta 8”, on the outskirts of Buenos Aires, Argentina. REUTERS

Residents are seen in the low-income neighbourhood “Puerta 8” where according to local media people bought cocaine suspected of containing a poisonous substance. REUTERS