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Hells Angels Converge on La Plata as Argentina Tightens Security and Event Site Remains Unclear

Officials point to the club’s U.S. criminal designation to explain the heightened monitoring.

Overview

  • Foreign members of the Hells Angels were seen riding in La Plata this week, surprising residents as the group gathers for its World Run.
  • Police previously estimated about 1,500 attendees, while local reporting now suggests several thousand could arrive over the coming days.
  • The Ministry of Security activated a prevention and analysis protocol, and provincial authorities opened lines of communication with Interpol to check names provided by hotels.
  • Negotiations to use Sosba’s Villa Catella grounds fell through, leaving the event without a confirmed venue as organizers target gatherings this Wednesday and Saturday.
  • Guests have filled the 100 rooms at Hotel Grand Brizo, with additional bookings at Hotel Corregidor and short-term rentals, and no illicit incidents have been reported in Argentina so far.