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CONMEBOL Reaffirms Lima as Host of Nov. 29 Copa Libertadores Final

A pointed social-media message with a Plaza Mayor video countered speculation fueled by Peru's political turmoil.

Overview

  • CONMEBOL confirmed via its official Libertadores accounts that the final will stay in Lima at Estadio Monumental.
  • The post featured the line, “POV: Lima se descontrola con la CONMEBOL Libertadores a falta de una semana para las Semifinales.”
  • A video showed people taking photos with the trophy in Lima’s Plaza Mayor to underscore the confirmation.
  • CONMEBOL president Alejandro Domínguez reinforced the stance on X, writing, “El 29 de noviembre nos vemos en Lima.”
  • Media had reported the body was evaluating a move because of security and political concerns, while the semifinalists are Flamengo, Racing, LDU Quito and Palmeiras.