Security Concerns Mount After Chaos at Avellaneda Stadium
Avellaneda, Argentina – August 21, 2025 – Questions are being raised about security protocols following disturbances at a football match in Avellaneda on Wednesday, August 20, 2025. The incident, which occured during a match involving independiente, prompted a suspension of play and sparked criticism of both security personnel and political responses.
Reports indicate a meaningful security lapse, with concerns focused on prioritizing logistical arrangements over actual safety measures. Sources suggest attention was diverted to managing the movement of 650 troops who were paid on Wednesday, potentially impacting security readiness at the stadium. A local police precinct in Avellaneda is reportedly investigating the sale of bondiola (pork shoulder) and trapite (a type of meat cut) by vendors, referencing potential issues with oversight and control within the stadium surroundings.
Javier Alonso, the Minister of Security for the Province of Buenos aires, admitted in a Radio 10 interview that Buenos Aires police deliberately refrained from entering the stadium ”to avoid causing more damage.” Alonso stated, “It could have been a much larger disaster if we acted,” and emphasized the need for a “rational use of force, minimizing damage.” He clarified that the decision to suspend the match ultimately rested with Conmebol, the South American Football confederation.
The response from Argentine President Javier Milei was swift and pointed. he reposted a message from national deputy José Luis Espet on X (formerly Twitter), simply stating in capital letters: “Kirchnerism never again.”
UP, the private security firm contracted by Independiente for security operations at the stadium, has remained largely silent in the wake of the incident. The company, which also serves clients in the entertainment industry, had posted on instagram prior to the match, stating, “We are there, taking care of every detail so that you only think about passion.” This post remains visible on their account.
The incident highlights ongoing concerns about stadium security in Argentina and the balance between maintaining order and avoiding escalation during potentially volatile events. The examination is expected to focus on the coordination between public security forces and private security firms, and also the decision-making process that led to the suspension of the match.
🚨 #ALERT | The Minister of Security of the Province of Buenos aires admitted that the Buenos Aires Police did not enter the stadium to ”avoid causing more damage”
📌 “It could have been a much larger disaster if we acted,” said Javier Alonso,head of the area.
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– Double yellow ⭐️⭐️⭐️ (@okDobleama) August 21, 2025
Kirchnerism never again https://t.co/OU8NrU4OPd
– javier Milei (@jmilei) august 21, 2025