50 thousand people arrived at a venue with a capacity of 18 thousand. 😤 The FIFA Fan Fest in Guadalajara collapsed on June 19 before the Mexico vs South Korea match: hundreds of fans tore down the barriers on Paseo Alcalde, next to the Cathedral, and forced their way in. There were people fainting, riot police, and total chaos.
Some say the organizers are responsible: full-capacity notices were issued starting at 11 in the morning, but access continued without control until the situation exploded after 16:00 hours. 🚨 Others point directly at the fans: the warnings existed, and tearing down barriers puts lives at risk.
Who is to blame: those who did not know how to organize it or those who decided to force their way in?