Riots at the retirees' march in Argentina

The retirees' march to Congress turned violent with the participation of football fans, resulting in clashes with the police and 14 arrests.


Riots at the retirees' march in Argentina

The traditional retirees' march to Congress was disrupted this Wednesday by riots, when fans from various football clubs joined the protest and clashed with security forces. The fans of Chacarita and Rosario Central were particularly prominent in the frontline of the mobilization. During the confrontations, there were arrests, with a total of 14 people detained and the seizure of knives and firearms.

In the midst of the disturbances, there were no official statements from the clubs regarding the participation of their supporters, although some leaders tried to distance themselves from the violent acts that occurred during the protest. Meanwhile, on social media, fans from teams like Boca, River, Independiente, Racing, San Lorenzo, Argentinos Juniors, Gimnasia y Esgrima La Plata, Estudiantes de La Plata, Lanús, Nueva Chicago, Tigre, Ferro, Quilmes, Atlanta, and All Boys, among others, called to join the demonstration.

The incidents included confrontations with the Police, the burning of police vehicles, and damage to public property.