Argentine Football Hooligan Leader and Deputy Shot Dead in Rosario

The killings of Andrés Bracamonte and Daniel Atardo raise fears of escalating violence linked to crime and football rivalries.

Andrés 'Pillín' Bracamonte, leader of Rosario Central's hooligan gang, and his deputy, Daniel 'Rana' Atardo, were killed near the Gigante de Arroyito stadium.
The attack occurred after Rosario Central's match against San Lorenzo, with the victims ambushed by at least three assailants.
Authorities are investigating multiple angles, including possible links to drug cartels and rival hooligan groups.
Bracamonte had a long history of criminal activities, including extortion and money laundering, and was banned from attending matches.
Rosario has been plagued by violence, but recent security measures had reduced homicides, prompting concerns that these murders could reignite unrest.