Argentina v Puerto Rico moved to Tuesday 14 over security concerns | OneFootball

The Argentine National Team is making slight adjustments to its schedule for its series of friendlies in the United States. The match with Puerto Rico, which changed its venue due to the wave of violence in Chicago, has been rescheduled again.

The match initially set for Monday will now be played on Tuesday the 14th at a time to be determined, as confirmed by Doble Amarilla. It is worth noting, as this outlet previously reported, that the match will take place at Chase Stadium, the home of Lionel Messi and Inter Miami.

It is important to note that the change of venue for this match is due to the situation in the city of Chicago, due to the incidents and social unrest it is experiencing, and the decision to change the venue is based on security and logistics criteria, and has already been confirmed by the event organizers.

As Doble Amarilla reported, specific aspects such as timing, ticketing, and transportation logistics for the Puerto Rican delegation and fans still need to be defined.

The relocation of the friendly occurs amid a wave of violence in Chicago

The decision to cancel the Argentine National Team's match against Puerto Rico in Chicago is set against the backdrop of an alarming wave of violence in the city. According to official data from the Chicago Police Department, over the last weekend, there were 22 shootings in just three days, resulting in 29 victims and four murders.

Authorities reported that the incidents occurred between 6:00 PM on Friday and 11:59 PM on Sunday, and among the victims were young people and adults, several of whom were hit by stray bullets or drive-by shootings. One of the most serious cases was that of a 33-year-old man who died after being shot twice in the chest following an argument.

The situation worsened with clashes between protesters and federal forces, including an incident where a National Security vehicle was rammed during a protest. The governor of Illinois, JB Pritzker, continues to oppose former President Donald Trump's plan to deploy the National Guard in Chicago, calling it an “invasion.”

In this scenario of urban tension and violence, the AFA and U.S. authorities considered that the security conditions were not met for the friendly to take place in the city, so the venue was moved to Inter Miami's stadium, ensuring a more controlled and secure environment for the match.

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