Brazil and Argentina sign agreement to combat stadium violence

The Public Ministries of Brazil and Argentina have signed a technical cooperation agreement to expand prevention and combat efforts regarding violence in football stadiums. The initiative focuses on exchanging experiences and strategies to ensure fan safety during matches and other sporting events.

Key measures include actions against racism, xenophobia, discrimination, and gender-based violence. The agreement also addresses the prevention of conflicts between organized supporter groups, the protection of children and adolescents, security planning, and the use of technology for risk assessment. This cooperation is partly linked to preparations for the 2027 Women's World Cup in Brazil.

In a related development, a seminar in Goiânia, Brazil, focused on security and violence in football and large-scale events. The seminar emphasized the need for integration between security forces, the justice system, and sports institutions to protect spectators and manage risks associated with organized fan groups.