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Violence Erupts at Gimnasia Assembly as Board Forced to Flee

The turmoil reflects mounting member anger over poor results ahead of late‑November club elections.

Overview

  • More than 1,100 members packed the Polideportivo Víctor Nethol and greeted the leadership with boos and chants demanding their departure.
  • Eggs, bottles and chairs were thrown at the dais, and an attendee reached the stage and struck a director with a chair, triggering a temporary evacuation.
  • The meeting was suspended and later resumed, after which the financial balance was approved unanimously.
  • The fate of the memoria and the upcoming budget remains disputed, with Clarín reporting disapproval and La Nación reporting that the attempt to block them did not succeed.
  • Directors faced more aggression as they exited the venue, while several opposition candidates were present and pressed the leadership during the session.