The Government is working on a new security operation to prevent the chaos that occurred last Wednesday from happening again; however, tension continues to escalate. The violence unleashed in Congress not only resulted in injuries and destruction but also exposed the connections between politics, violent fan groups, and the economic interests that support them.
The confrontations caused protesters to set containers on fire, damage sidewalks to gather stones, and challenge the security forces. The subsequent investigation revealed that many of those responsible for the disturbances were violent fans from various clubs in the country, allegedly summoned by leaders from the PJ linked to La Cámpora. Certain coordination and funding behind the mobilization have been identified.
The Government has faced criticism for the lack of control and the delayed response of the security forces, and is now preparing for possible new mobilizations, while the Justice system progresses in the investigation to determine political and criminal responsibilities. Meanwhile, the Chacarita Juniors club has been the only one to officially condemn the violence and has urged its supporters to refrain from participating in protests that could lead to confrontations.
The link between violent fan groups and certain sectors of the Buenos Aires Peronism is generating tensions within the party itself, where some mayors deny their involvement in organizing the disturbances. The violent took the opportunity to disperse and attack from various points while the police forces attempted to contain them.
The Ministry of Security, led by Patricia Bullrich, had received prior information about the possible participation of violent fans in the march, but the operation failed to prevent the confrontations. Videos posted on social media by the protesters confirm their presence in the disturbances, while the competent authorities analyze the evidence to identify those responsible.
The possible participation of Buenos Aires PJ leaders in organizing the mobilization is under investigation. Meanwhile, the political leaders implicated in this supposed involvement deny the accusations, despite the mounting evidence against them. The Justice system faces the task of unraveling a web that threatens to complicate the country's political and social situation even further.
Wednesday afternoon turned into a scene of chaos and violence in the Plaza de los Dos Congresos. Several groups of violent fans have announced their intention to march again towards Congress, and there have been indications of possible participation by Independiente fans in the demonstration.
The situation spiraled out of control when the security forces advanced along Avenida de Mayo, leaving the entrance to the Senate on Combate de los Pozos unprotected. A territorial leader of Buenos Aires Peronism allegedly offered money for the violent fans to attend Congress with the aim of causing destruction and confrontations with the police. Serious incidents, such as that of photographer Pablo Grillo, who was injured by a tear gas canister to the head, have highlighted the complexity of the situation.
