Seven Dead In Clashes At Guatemala, Colombia Football Matches
Umer Jamshaid Published April 25, 2022 | 08:20 AM
Guatemala City, (UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News - 25th Apr, 2022 ) :At least six people were killed and four injured in armed clashes between alleged gang members at an indoor football match in Guatemala, police said Sunday, while another died after fighting at a game in Colombia.
In the latest mass violence at Latin American sporting events, five people died on the scene and a sixth in hospital after violence erupted at a match in the Guatemalan town of Villa Canales.
Witnesses said at least four armed attackers had arrived at the indoor stadium by car.
Investigators believed the armed attack could have be the result of gang rivalry, said a police report, pointing to the Barrio 18 and Mara Salvatrucha groups that have a strong presence in Guatemala and other Central American countries, Mexico and the United States.
Violence in Guatemala claims some 3,500 lives every year -- one of the highest rates in Latin America -- mainly due to drug trafficking and gang activity, according to authorities.
Also Saturday, one person died from injuries sustained in a fight at a Colombian football stadium that forced the suspension of a club game.
Police said fighting broke out between fans of the Union Magdalena and Junior de Barranquilla teams in the 73rd minute of an on-field clash at the Sierra Nevada stadium in Santa Marta.
Video on social media showed supporters pelting others with objects as an announcer urges people not to rip the stadium chairs out of their frames.
Two people were injured in the violence, of whom one later died, Santa Marta police official Jesus de los Reyes said, and an investigation is under way to find those responsible.
Fernando Jaramillo, president of the Dimayor club league hosting Saturday's match, said there would be "strong" sanctions.
Violence has broken out repeatedly this year at Latin American football venues.
On March 5 there were savage clashes between fans outside a stadium in Colombia.
On the same night, a mass brawl at a game in Mexico left 26 people seriously injured, while the next day a man was shot dead in a confrontation between football fans in Brazil.
Related Topics
Recent Stories
Over 37% Tobacco tax increase suggested to save lives, boost revenue
Mohsin Naqvi has offered a substantial incentive, pledging $100,000 to every pla ..
Citizens join Al Barsha Police in “An Hour for Dubai” Initiative
Art can be a powerful tool to relieve stress, Experts say at Sharjah Children’ ..
Currency Rate In Pakistan - Dollar, Euro, Pound, Riyal Rates On 5 May 2024
Today Gold Rate in Pakistan 05 May 2024
Bugti assures transporters for addressing their problems
Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister, Mohammad Ishaq Dar meets foreign min ..
3 drug peddlers arrested, hashish recovered
1496,990 children given polio drops in five days: DC
Six terrorists killed, hideout busted in N Waziristan IBO: ISPR
Pakistan, Qatar agree to further expand trade, investment ties
More Stories From Miscellaneous
-
Concerted efforts urged to ease traffic flow on city roads
16 hours ago -
Land degradation: A threat to food security
16 hours ago -
Revamping health sector, a gigantic task ahead
16 hours ago -
American band promotes intercultural harmony thru music fusions
1 day ago -
Waste Management – A persistent challenge for MWMC
3 days ago -
Experts for ending child labour
5 days ago
-
Labour Day - A reminder for better facilities to workers
5 days ago -
Stage Drama Mohabati Manhoon presents in Arts council Larkana
7 days ago -
Wheat farmers in a fix on price, procurement mechanism
8 days ago -
Modern tools to help transform crime investigation procedures
8 days ago -
Sanam Marvi captivates audience with mesmerizing performance
8 days ago -
Modern Education Techniques: A pathway to achieve economic development
10 days ago