After almost a month marked by murder of Andrés “Pillín” Bracamonteleader of the brava bar of Rosario Centraland his companion Daniel “Rana” Attardothe club’s fans fill the stadium again Creek Giant to face racing. This return occurs in a climate of tension and uncertaintywith reinforced security measures to prevent incidents.
The double homicide, which occurred on November 9, shocked the city and set off alarms about possible retaliation. In response, the MProvincial Security Ministry intensified controls in the stadium and its surroundingsadopting a prevention approach that prioritizes the peace of mind of attendees.
According to the minister Pablo Cococcionithe measures implemented will remain as long as the tension persists: “If in the future the situation becomes clearer and the level of conflict decreases, We will reevaluate these actions. For now, we prefer to err on the side of caution.”
Among the restrictions imposed, the prohibition of entering flags, banners, musical instruments and nets with club symbols in the popular Regatas grandstand, where the brava bar is usually located. This sector also was temporarily closed due to the repeated use of fireworks, a practice that the authorities seek to eradicate.
The club had already taken preventive decisions after the crime, such as closure of the grill area on November 13 and 14the bar’s usual meeting place. This measure sought avoid possible confrontations at a time of high sensitivity for the centralist community.
Despite the ministry’s request to advance the game time to 5:00 p.m., the Argentine Football Association (AFA) confirmed that the match will be played at 7:30 p.m. This led the authorities to redouble efforts to ensure that the day passes without incident.
Meanwhile, The investigation into the homicides remains under summary secrecy.with no public progress so far. This silence keeps the citizens of Rosario in suspense, where football and violence often seem to be intertwined in a context of high conflict.
The murder of Pillín Bracamonte
Andrés “Pillín” Bracamonte, leader of the Rosario Central gang, and Daniel “Rana” Atardo, his second in command and also a union member, They died after a gunshot attack after the team’s defeat against San Lorenzo.
The attack occurred on Saturday night, several blocks from the stadium, at the intersection of Avellaneda and Ibarlucea. According to police sources, a motorcycle approached at high speed and shot around 20 times at both leaders of the Rosario club’s barrabrava.
Both injured people were rushed to the hospital. Rosario Centennial Hospital, where, despite medical efforts, his death was confirmed shortly after. During the early hours of Sunday, the Rosario Police reinforced security in front of the hospital, where the bodies of Bracamonte and Atardo remained.
Daniel “Rana” Atardo, former historical member of the Rosario Central barrabrava and affiliated with the National Civil Personal Union (UPCN), He was serving house arrest at his residence in a country close to the “canalla” team’s stadium in Ibarlucea.
Who was Pillín Bracamonte
Bracamonte, who had led the paravalanches in the Gigante de Arroyito since 1999, was prohibited from access to the stadium since 2018. Throughout these 24 years, he was the subject of multiple accusations, arrests and convictions, from which he was released on several occasions.
A friend of Andrés “Pillín” Bracamonte stated that, since entering the Rosario Central bar, he was the target of at least 30 gunshot attacks. In July 2002, Bracamonte was ambushed in a gym on 1000 Ovidio Lagos Street, where he was shot three times in different parts of the body. Injuries included broken arms, a severed vein and a gunshot wound to the right leg.
In 2006, Bracamonte was ambushed again by unknown individuals, this time in front of his then residence in the north of Rosario. In that attack he was shot four times: one that went through his abdomen, another in each leg and one more in the ankle.
Already in February of this yeara group of attackers shot at the façade of the Los Álamos Country Clubthe country in Ibarlucea where he lived until his death. On that occasion, they also left a threatening note addressed to the leader of the bar.
Before the match between Rosario Central and Workshops for the 2018 Argentine Cup, “Pillín” Bracamonte was detained near the Lanús stadium while distributing protocol tickets. However, he was released after a couple of hours of delay.
Source: Ambito
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