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Brawl at José C. Paz Swearing-In as Libertarian Councilor Takes Seat

The confrontation highlighted tensions over La Libertad Avanza's entry that tests Mario Ishii's long-running dominance in the municipality.

Overview

  • A violent fight broke out during the oath-taking ceremony in José C. Paz between Peronist militants aligned with Mayor Mario Ishii and supporters of La Libertad Avanza.
  • Despite the clashes, María Amoroso of La Libertad Avanza completed her swearing-in and assumed her council seat.
  • Amoroso reported at least five injured, including a minor, and filed a criminal complaint naming several municipal officials she accuses of inciting the attacks, according to La Nacion.
  • The municipality acknowledged the altercation but argued Amoroso provoked it with gestures and chants, and said officials intervened only to separate people while downplaying injury counts.
  • Videos circulating on social media show punches, pushing, and overturned chairs as council staff struggled to restore order during the disrupted session.