According to EFE news agency, in Bogota, the capital of Colombia, fans watching the Copa America final lost their composure after the Colombian team’s defeat, leading to clashes with police.
It is reported that riots broke out in Bogota and several nearby cities, one incident occurred at Parque 93 where fighting erupted between fans and police following the loss. Even before the match began, there were fights among fans; due to the large number of people gathered to watch the final, the insufficient supply of alcohol on-site led to disputes.
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In Soacha, a city south of Bogota, brawls also occurred in the central square, forcing police intervention. Some witnesses claimed that the police used excessive force when controlling the troublemakers.
To prevent the riots from spreading further, Bogota, the capital of Colombia, as well as other cities, have beefed up security and implemented alcohol control measures.
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