Barra de Independiente faced protesters on the highway: a ‘Rojo’ fan died | VIDEO

A new act of violence related to soccer in Argentina. This Saturday afternoon, a group of Independiente followers, who were on their way to the José Luis Hirsch Stadium for the match against San Lorenzo for the Summer Tournament, staged a pitched battle with a group of protesters on the highway.

The serious incidents were generated as a result of the blockade of the tracks at kilometer 14 of the Buenos Aires-La Plata Highway. The people of the Rancho Grande neighborhood, that is to say, thus claimed the lack of electricity supply in the town, as reported by TyC Sports.

The delay that this entailed for the Independiente fans, who were traveling by bus, motivated them to react and the intention was none other than to evict them. Stones rained from both sides and strong disturbances were generated, until the Police arrived and acted.

The protesters did not sit idly by and then went to the Wilde complex, headquarters of Independiente, and vandalized the premises. They broke what they found in their path and threw objects set on fire, thus damaging the entrance to the place.

Hours after the confrontation on the highway, it was learned that an Independiente fan lost his life. The Argentine club, in a statement, regretted what happened and urged the authorities to clarify the issue.

“From Club Atlético Independiente, we want to convey our deep sorrow for the murder of Juan Calvente, a fan of the club who today was on his way to the City of La Plata to watch the match against San Lorenzo de Almagro and lost his life in an episode that so far is confusing and needs to be investigated immediately, “ The entity pointed out

Likewise, the ‘Rojo’ pointed to the authorities: “We demand the immediate resignation of all the officials in charge of the operation and we demand an urgent explanation from Minister Sergio Berni and his Chief of Staff Carlos Montaña.”