Chaotic scenes before the match Copa America Final Last weekend, 27 people were arrested and 55 sent off at the Argentina vs Colombia match at Florida’s Hard Rock Stadium.
Colombian Football Federation president Ramon Jesullan, 71, and his son were among those arrested by police on Sunday, but new reports say at least 11 of those detained were also illegal immigrants.
Police officers detain a Colombian fan during the CONMEBOL Copa America 2024 Final match between Argentina and Colombia at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, Florida on July 14, 2024. (Maddy Meyer/Getty Images)
of New York Post We exclusively reported Tuesday that Immigration and Customs Enforcement has at least 11 cases pending, meaning it has requested that 11 people be detained if local law enforcement releases them.
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Between Immigrants The two men taken into custody were Colombian nationals Luis Beltran Martinez and Elkin Mayorga, who were charged with assault on a police officer and criminal trespass, according to The Washington Post. Mayorga was also reportedly charged with disorderly intoxication and resisting a police officer with violence.
The Post, citing internal Department of Homeland Security documents, said Mayorga was due to marry the man in March 2022. Arizona State Border He was arrested but released a few days later with a tracking device attached.
A third man, Colombian national Algemiro Rodriguez, was also arrested Sunday on misdemeanor charges of disrupting a sporting or entertainment event and resisting without violence. The Post reported that he illegally crossed the Arizona border in October 2021 but was released a month later for being overweight.
Elkin Mayorga (left) and Algemiro Rodriguez were arrested on Sunday ahead of the Copa America final. (Miami-Dade correction)
An online listing from Miami-Dade Jail confirmed that Rodriguez and Mayorga’s cases are pending immigration charges.
Colombian Football Federation president Ramon Jesulun arrested after allegedly fighting with security guard at Copa America final
Sunday’s game was delayed for more than an hour after police said “disorderly” ticketless fans had tried to break through security and enter the stadium. Miami-Dade police said police, “innocent spectators” and stadium staff were injured during the mass disturbance, in addition to the damage to the stadium.
“Despite these extensive security measures, numerous unruly ticketless fans attempted multiple times to breach the stadium gates and bypass security checkpoints intended to ensure the safety of all attendees,” the police statement read. “These actions endangered the safety of tens of thousands of fans and law enforcement personnel who had gathered to peacefully enjoy this historic match. In addition, extensive damage was caused to stadium facilities, as well as injuries to stadium personnel, law enforcement personnel and innocent spectators. This resulted in a swift police response, which led to several arrests and many more being removed from the stadium grounds to ensure the safety and security of all attendees.”
Fans try to enter the stadium during a commotion before the CONMEBOL Copa America 2024 Final match between Argentina and Colombia at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, Florida on July 14, 2024. (Maddy Meyer/Getty Images)
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Police said 27 people were arrested and 55 were removed from the stadium grounds, with more than 800 officers from multiple agencies dispatched to the scene.
Hard Rock Stadium The country released a statement on Tuesday revealing plans to review the country’s rules.
“As with all major events, we evaluate the protocols and processes in place for all aspects of stadium operations. We are grateful to the police officers and stadium staff who continued to prioritise the safety of all attendees, despite the unprecedented scale of aggressive and unlawful behaviour by a small number of unruly fans.”
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