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Fields de fútbol con deficiencias
The city government of Buenos Aires enacts serious safety measures that fútbol clubs and AFA (under federal intervention) cannot meet, thus deemed deficient. These measures were put in place in the wake of the tragedy of "Puerta 12".
Provocaron desórdenes varios grupos aislados: fueron violentos los incidentes en La Plata; Los dos años del gobierno revolucionario
In the first article, violence breaks out in Buenos Aires, La Plata, and Santa Fe as protestors rail against the government. The second article mentions how Onganía will address the nation on the 2nd anniversary of the revolution (presumably to quell…
Será garantizado el orden en todo el país
Just as violence escalated in fútbol stadiums in 1967 and 1968, social disorder also bled into universities–typical spaces for protest for workers and students.
Recuperanse los heridos en la tragedia de River
This helpful article lists, according to eyewitnesses, the various accounts of what happened to cause the stadium disaster.
Las víctimas del accidente de Núñez fueron inhumadas; Instituciones locales manifiestan su pesar por el triste suceso; Contradícense los testigos sobre el siniestro de River
Press coverage shifts from the events of "Puerta 12" to the stories of those affected, including fútbol clubs, families of victims, the deceased, and local communities.
Evolución favorable en el estado de los heridos
An account squarely focused on the victims of "Puerta 12", as well as measures taken by all involved to prevent future tragedies and tend to the present-day victims.
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Detailed account days after "Puerta 12"
Boca estuvo más cerca de la victoria
Perhaps not a useful article, but here two teams–representing the era of "fútbol espectáculo"–play in a contested match.
Altas autoridades y numerosos parientes de las víctimas visitaron los distintos hospitales
Press coverage here is focused much more on the victims than officials, although it lists some response from River Plate about stadium security
En el lugar donde ocurrió el hecho; Una noche sin luces ni voces en la tipica barriada boquense
President Onganía visits clinics and neighborhoods are in mourning.
La gran tragedia provocó conmoción en la ciudad
President Onganía visits police stations and police-run clinics to visit those injured. This is interesting because it reaffirms the President's military background, but also demonstrates his lack of empathy with average citizens (no visits to…
Una avalancha en el estadio de River Plate al finalizar el encuentro causó 70 muertos
Extensive coverage of the stadium disaster at the Monumental Stadium
Gran match: River-Boca
The game between River and Boca always garners attention, but few would expect the disaster that would occur the next day.
Murió un espectador
Another death at a soccer match, a year after Souto.
Grafodramas
Cartoon shows either fans riling up a player, or viceversa.
Los 22 en síntesis
A look at the performance of players from both teams.