The chaotic scene before America’s Cup Final The weekend’s game between Argentina and Colombia at Hard Rock Stadium in Florida resulted in 27 arrests and 55 deportations.
Colombian football federation president Ramón Jesurun, 71, and his son were arrested by law enforcement on Sunday, but at least 11 of those detained are also illegal immigrants, according to a new report.
Police detained a Colombian fan during the 2024 Copa Sudamericana final between Argentina and Colombia at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, Florida, on July 14, 2024. (Maddie Meyer/Getty Images)
this new york post An exclusive report on Tuesday said that Immigration and Customs Enforcement has at least 11 cases on hold, meaning local law enforcement will request that the 11 people be detained if they are released.
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among migrant Arrested were two Colombian nationals, Luis Beltran Martinez and Elgin Mayorga. They were both charged with battery on a law enforcement officer and criminal trespassing, The Washington Post reported. Mayorga was also reportedly charged with being drunk and resisting police with violence.
The Washington Post reported that Mayorga illegally entered the country along the U.S. border in March 2022, citing documents from the Department of Homeland Security. arizona border and was arrested, but released days later with a tracking device.
A third Colombian national, Argemiro Rodriguez, was also arrested on Sunday on lesser charges of interfering with a sporting or recreational activity and resisting without violence. According to the Washington Post, he illegally crossed the Arizona border in October 2021 but was released a month later because he was overweight.
Elgin Mayorga (left) and Aljeiro Rodriguez were arrested ahead of Sunday’s Copa America final. (Correction from Miami-Dade)
The Miami-Dade County Correctional Facility’s online information confirmed that Rodriguez and Mayorga’s cases were on hold due to immigration.
Colombian FC president Ramon Jesulen arrested for allegedly disrupting security at Copa America final
Sunday’s game was delayed by more than an hour after law enforcement said “unruly” fans without tickets tried to force their way through security and into the stadium. Miami-Dade police said in addition to the damage to the stadium, law enforcement officers, “innocent spectators” and stadium staff were also injured in the massive disturbance.
“Despite extensive security measures, a number of unruly fans who did not hold tickets repeatedly attempted to breach the stadium gates and bypass security checkpoints to ensure the safety of all spectators,” police wrote in a statement. “These actions created a safety risk for the tens of thousands of fans who gathered to peacefully watch this historic game, as well as for our law enforcement officers. Additionally, there was extensive damage to stadium property and injuries to stadium staff, legal consequences.” , law enforcement officers responded quickly and several people were arrested and many more were ejected from the stadium for the safety of all spectators.
Fans try to enter the stadium during a riot ahead of the 2024 Copa Sudamericana final between Argentina and Colombia at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, Florida on July 14, 2024. (Maddie Meyer/Getty Images)
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Police said 27 people were arrested and 55 were ejected from the stadium. More than 800 law enforcement officers from multiple departments participated in the event.
hard rock stadium issued a statement on Tuesday revealing plans to reevaluate its agreement.
“As we track all major events, we will evaluate protocols and procedures for all aspects of stadium operations. We remain grateful to law enforcement and stadium staff who are working hard to prioritize the safety of all attendees despite the unprecedented scale of the event. Part of this is not Obedient fans display aggressive and illegal behavior.
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