Argentina Protects Landmark Obelisk as World Cup Madness Mounts
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France24Argentina protects landmark Obelisk as World Cup madness mounts
The towering landmark is a traditional site of celebration for raucous football fans, but the decision to protect the monument is a first for the 2026 edition of the tournament. The unusual move follows Argentina's 3-1 victory against Switzerland on Saturday, which prompted thousands of jubilant supporters to gather around the Obelisk until early the next morning. Police ended up dispersing the crowd using rubber bullets. Roads adjacent to the m…
Security indicated that the objective will be to “order the circulation” and avoid possible inconveniences; more than 700 troops participate
The joint device between Nación and GCBA will concentrate on the Obelisk, where thousands of people are expected in case of a ranking of the Argentine National Team in the final. There will be more than 700 police and traffic courts.
The City Government started with the operation on Tuesday night in the centre of Buenos Aires and near the diplomatic headquarters.
The City Police began a strong security operation in the Porteño center. There is a complete interruption on Corrientes Avenue and restrictions on public transport. 700 to 800 troops are mobilized. The City of Buenos Aires government arranged a security operation and traffic control in the vicinity of the obelisk in the previous match between Argentina and England for the semifinals of the World Cup 2026.
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