# Football violence in Salvador, Brazil

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/football-violence-in-salvador-brazil
> Updated: 2026-09-02T12:20:00.000Z. Sources: 19. Developments: 2.

Violence erupted in Salvador, Brazil, during the Ba-Vi football derby between Bahia and Vitória. The clashes resulted in the deaths of two members of the Bamor supporters group, José Alexandre Souza Borges and Lucas dos Reis Bomfim, due to blade and gunshot wounds. The unrest also led to multiple injuries, the vandalism of public transport and commercial establishments, and the detention of approximately 60 people.

Following the incident, police arrested six men found with weapons including knives, brass knuckles, and homemade explosives. In response to the violence, the Bahia Military Police banned the Bamor and Os Imbatíveis supporter groups from attending sporting events for six months. Under this sanction, members are prohibited from attending matches while carrying any identifying items, such as banners, flags, or clothing.

## Timeline

### 2026-09-02: Bahia police ban Bamor and Os Imbatíveis supporter groups

Bahia Military Police have banned the Bamor and Os Imbatíveis organized supporter groups from sporting events for six months following fatal violence during the Ba-Vi derby in August.

6 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/bahia-police-ban-bamor-and-os-imbatveis-supporter-groups

### 2026-08-23: Salvador football violence leaves two dead and six arrested

Two football supporters were killed and six people arrested following violent clashes between Bahia and Vitória fans in Salvador, Brazil, causing widespread vandalism and public unrest.

16 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/salvador-football-derby-results-in-death-and-60-arrests

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