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Violence in Venezuelan football leagues

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2026-11-02 20:47 UTC → 2026-11-03 21:10 UTC · added ~~removed~~

A fatal incident occurred in Barinas near the Agustín Tovar stadium prior to a Liga FUTVE 2 match between Zamora FC B and Deportivo Lara. A 31-year-old Zamora FC supporter, Luis Rafael López, was allegedly ambushed, chased, and stabbed by several individuals. While visiting supporters of Deportivo Lara were officially prohibited from entering the stadium due to previous violence, reports suggest they arrived in two buses and engaged in aggression against Zamora supporters. In response to the attack, the match was suspended indefinitely. The Bolivarian National Guard ~~officials reportedly~~ (GNB) intercepted ~~the~~ two buses ~~and~~ near the Barinas industrial roundabout that were reportedly transporting supporters toward Barquisimeto. Officials detained 91 individuals, ~~including~~ consisting of 74 men and 17 women, who were ~~placed at~~ transferred to the ~~disposal of~~ Cicpc headquarters for identification and investigation. Some reports suggest the ~~Cicpc.~~ group may include six adolescents, which could bring the total to 97 individuals, though official confirmation is pending. The Venezuelan Football Federation (FVF), Zamora Fútbol Club, and Deportivo Lara have all issued statements condemning the violence. FVF President Jorge Giménez described the event as “inacceptable.” Deportivo Lara asserted that the aggressive fans do not represent the institution. The FVF has activated disciplinary bodies and established a reporting channel, maintaining a policy of zero tolerance for criminal acts in sports venues.

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