(darkroom)
Although sports journalists mentioned that there were deaths.
The first unofficial figure is 17 deceased.
– David Medrano Felix (@medranoazteca)
March 6, 2022
What happened in the Querétaro-Atlas?
Players from both teams moved to the locker rooms to take cover, as they were overtaken by fleeing fans.
“The violence in the Corregidora de Querétaro stadium is unacceptable and unfortunate. Those responsible for the lack of security in the stadium will be exemplarily punished. The safety of our players and fans is a priority!” Tweeted Mikel Arriola, president of Liga MX .
Inadmissible and unfortunate violence in the Corregidora stadium in Querétaro. Those responsible for the lack of security in the stadium will be punished in an exemplary manner. The safety of our players and fans is priority! We will keep reporting
– Mikel Arriola (@MikelArriolaP)
March 6, 2022
Minutes later he announced that the match would not be resumed.
The match will not be resumed, we are protecting everyone’s safety
– Mikel Arriola (@MikelArriolaP)
March 6, 2022
According to press versions, there is talk of deaths, but so far only the acts of violence by Liga MX have been condemned.
The #LigaBBVAMX disapproves and regrets the actions at the La Corregidora Stadium. In this League values, peace and respect are promoted.
Soccer is a show that should be enjoyed in a family way without violence or discrimination.#GritaXLaPeace pic.twitter.com/o2uLBTxb2y
– Liga BBVA MX (@LigaBBVAMX)
March 6, 2022
What is the position of the authorities?
The governor of Querétaro, Mauricio Kuri, announced that he will begin the investigations and that he even suspended a tour to Europe to attend to the investigations.
I strongly condemn today’s violence at the Corregidora Stadium.
The company that owns Gallos and institutions must answer for the facts.
I have given instructions to apply the law with all its consequences.
In Querétaro there is no impunity.
– Mauricio Kuri (@makugo)
March 6, 2022
The governor of Jalisco, the state from which the Atlas bars traveled, also offered to address the situation.
Given the events that occurred this afternoon at the La Corregidora stadium during the Querétaro vs. Atlas match, I want to inform you that we are dealing with this terrible situation.
– Enrique Alfaro (@EnriqueAlfaroR)
March 6, 2022
