⚠️ State of emergency in Lima casts shadow over Libertadores final | OneFootball

This Tuesday (21), José Jerí, the president of Peru, declared a state of emergency for 30 days in the capital Lima and the port city of Callao, in the Metropolitan Region.

The measure, aimed at curbing a growing wave of urban violence and social instability, raises doubts about the feasibility of holding the final of the 2025 Conmebol Libertadores in the Peruvian capital.

Conmebol has not yet indicated any change of plans. The organization maintains that the decisive game will be held as scheduled, on November 29, in Lima, despite the worsening political and social situation in the country.

Last week, even already aware of the imminent declaration of the state of emergency, the organization gathered the leaders of the four semifinalists — Flamengo, Palmeiras, Racing (ARG), and LDU (EQU) — and reiterated its commitment to Lima as the venue.

So far, Conmebol has not officially commented following the Peruvian government's announcement.

A Libertadores final, one of the most important events in the South American football calendar, usually mobilizes thousands of fans from various countries.

Besides the sporting impact, the match also represents an economic opportunity for Lima, with the expectation of a full house at the Monumental "U" Stadium, and significant movement in tourism, hospitality, and commerce.

However, with the decree in effect, there are restrictions on movement, the possibility of a curfew, and increased military presence on the streets, which could make it impossible to hold the event under ideal conditions.

🧐 Meanwhile...

Flamengo hosts Racing at the Maracanã this Wednesday (22) for the first leg of the Copa Libertadores semifinals.

The return match will be in Argentina, the following Wednesday (29).

In the other bracket, Palmeiras visits LDU in Quito, Ecuador, this Thursday (23), and will decide the classification for the final on Thursday (30) at Allianz Parque.

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