Madres del Dolor oppose alcohol sales at Monumental, cite ‘risk’ | OneFootball

The Mothers of Pain Association issued an official statement condemning the pilot test of alcohol sales that Club River Plate will start this Saturday at the Monumental Stadium. According to the organization, the measure was strongly rejected because it "represents a risk" to the safety of attendees and the community.

The club's initiative will begin this Saturday when River hosts Tigre for the fourth date of the Torneo Apertura. The institution reported that the project will have "strict restrictions," such as a price of $7,000 per can of beer, a limit of two units per person, and the requirement to make the purchase in advance through RiverID up to eight hours before the match, exclusively for those over 18 years old.

In response to this situation, groups of families of road victims expressed their deep concern. In the document, the Association questioned the effectiveness of the restrictions imposed by the club: "It was reported that consumption will be limited to two glasses per person, but we ask: How will this limit be effectively controlled and what real mechanisms will be applied to prevent excesses?"

To implement this measure, River Plate obtained authorization from the Government of the City of Buenos Aires to sell in specific areas such as Palcos 360, hospitality, and the Quilmes Spaces in the four stands, under permanent control. However, the families warn that "this experience, beyond its commercial interest, represents a risk to public safety, as it involves the exit of thousands of people, many of them drivers, and also demands greater controls and resources from the State."

Finally, the statement emphasizes the need to prioritize life over business. "Therefore, we consider it essential to implement reinforced and visible breathalyzer controls around the stadium and on the main exit routes. Alcohol and driving are one of the main causes of serious road accidents. Road safety cannot be subordinated to commercial interests," concluded the organization.

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