The chaotic scene before the Copa America Final between Argentina and Colombia at Hard Rock Stadium in Florida over the weekend resulted in 27 arrests and 55 ejections.
Colombian Football Federation president Ramón Jesurún, 71, and his son were among those arrested by police on Sunday, but according to a new report, at least 11 people detained were also illegal immigrants.
Police officers detain a Colombia fan during the CONMEBOL Copa America 2024 final match between Argentina and Colombia at Hard Rock Stadium on July 14, 2024 in Miami Gardens, Florida. (Maddie Meyer/Getty Images)
He The New York Post reported exclusively Tuesday that Immigration and Customs Enforcement has at least 11 cases pending, meaning they are requesting to take the 11 people into custody if they are released by local law enforcement.
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Between Migrants Among those arrested are two Colombian citizens, Luis Beltran Martinez and Elkin Mayorga. According to the Post, both were charged with assault on a law enforcement officer and criminal trespassing. Mayorga was also charged with disorderly drunkenness and violently resisting an officer.
Citing Department of Homeland Security documents, the Post reported that Mayorga entered the country illegally in March 2022 along Arizona Border and was arrested, but was released with a tracking device a few days later.
A third Colombian national, Argemiro Rodriguez, was also arrested Sunday on a misdemeanor charge of interference with a sporting or entertainment event and nonviolent resistance. According to the Post report, he crossed the Arizona border illegally in October 2021 but was released a month later for being overweight.
Elkin Mayorga, left, and Argemiro Rodriguez were arrested on Sunday before the Copa America final. (Miami-Dade Corrections)
Miami-Dade Corrections' online information confirmed that Rodriguez and Mayorga's cases were on hold for immigration reasons.
COLOMBIAN FOOTBALL PRESIDENT RAMON JESURUN WAS ARRESTED AFTER ALLEGEDLY FIGHTING SECURITY AT THE COPA AMERICA FINAL
Sunday's game was delayed for more than an hour after law enforcement said “unruly” fans without tickets tried to force their way into the stadium. Miami-Dade police said that in addition to the damage to the stadium, law enforcement, “innocent patrons” and stadium staff were injured during the mass unrest.
“Despite these extensive security measures, numerous unruly fans without tickets attempted on numerous occasions to enter through the stadium gates and bypass security checks to ensure the safety of all in attendance,” a police statement read. “These actions created a safety concern for the tens of thousands of fans who had gathered to peacefully enjoy this historic match, as well as our law enforcement personnel. In addition, significant damage to stadium property occurred and injuries were caused to stadium staff, law enforcement officers and innocent bystanders. As a result, a swift law enforcement response occurred and several individuals were arrested and many more removed from the stadium grounds to ensure the safety of all in attendance.”
Fans try to enter the stadium amid riots ahead of the CONMEBOL Copa America 2024 final match between Argentina and Colombia at Hard Rock Stadium on July 14, 2024 in Miami Gardens, Florida. (Maddie Meyer/Getty Images)
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Police said 27 people were arrested and 55 were ejected from the stadium. More than 800 security officers from various agencies were dispatched to the event.
Hard Rock Stadium released a statement Tuesday revealing plans to reevaluate its protocols.
“As we do after all major events, we will evaluate the protocols and processes implemented across all aspects of stadium operations. We remain grateful to the police officers and stadium staff who worked to prioritize the safety of all attendees despite the unprecedented scale of aggressive and unlawful behavior displayed by a subset of unruly fans.”
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