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Independiente–U de Chile Chaos: Prosecutor Cites Attempted Homicide as Eight Barras Are Identified

Prosecutors have escalated the case with severe charges, highlighting a breakdown in stadium security and oversight.

Chilenos quisieron vengarse y vandalizaron la sede de Independiente... de Concepción
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Independiente vs. U: identificaron a ocho barras por el intento de homicidio a los hinchas chilenos. (AP)
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Overview

  • In the criminal probe, investigators identified eight Independiente barras as suspects in attempted homicide of Chilean supporters and indicated warrants for raids and arrests are expected.
  • Independiente said it has pinpointed 25 of its own supporters involved, will expel them as members, and will seek lifetime stadium bans while continuing to collect testimonies from affected locals.
  • Prosecutor Mariano Zitto ordered the closure of the visitor sectors and described the stadium as a scene of destruction, citing failed coordination between private security and police.
  • CONMEBOL suspended the match for lack of safety guarantees and its disciplinary ruling remains pending as Universidad de Chile urges sanctions against Independiente.
  • Cross-border repercussions include vandalism against Independiente de Concepción in Chile and suspended shopping tours from Argentina after threatening audio messages, with at least one Chilean fan still in critical condition.