Leader of Argentine Football Hooligan Group Fatally Shot in Street

An individual identified as the head of a well-known Argentine football hooligan group was fatally shot close to his club’s stadium in Rosario. Andrés Bracamonte, also referred to as Pillín, had led the Rosario Central supporters’ gang for over two decades and was known for his involvement in violent clashes against opposing hooligan factions. On Saturday, Bracamonte and his deputy, Daniel “Rana” Atardo, were attacked by a motorcyclist and shot just four blocks from the Gigante de Arroyito stadium. Rosario Central had recently concluded a league match, which Bracamonte did not attend. Due to prior incidents, he had been prohibited from attending matches and faced accusations of money-laundering and extortion from Argentine authorities. Both individuals were transported to the Centenario Hospital in the area, where medical personnel could not revive them. The death of Bracamonte received extensive coverage from Argentine media outlets, which characterized the event as “a settling of scores.” According to newspaper reports, Bracamonte possessed an extensive criminal record and had been subjected to numerous assaults. The most recent occurrence was in August, when a bullet grazed his back as he was with his partner, who also suffered injuries. Bracamonte, aged 52, also faced accusations of connections to a drug cartel identified as Los Monos and was consequently under investigation for money-laundering.