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Mendoza Student Brawl Leaves Three Injured, 16-Year-Old in Intensive Care

Police with education officials launched inquiries, tightening security near the schools.

Overview

  • Around 20 students from Martín Zapata (UNCuyo) and Adolfo Pérez Esquivel fought at the Parque Cívico around 1:30 p.m. Wednesday.
  • Three teens were hurt; a 16-year-old suffered a traumatic brain injury and remains in intensive care at Hospital Español.
  • Witnesses and police say the clash escalated with punches, kicks and stones thrown, and at least one cellphone theft was reported.
  • Authorities notified families, held meetings with school leaders, and the DGE signaled possible disciplinary sanctions.
  • Investigators are probing whether the confrontation was prearranged, and security was reinforced Thursday to head off further fights.