Mexican journalist apologized for saying that 17 people had died during the violent events in Querétaro vs. Atlas

The Mexican journalist from TV Azteca David Medrano Félix offered his most sincere apologies for the erroneous information he published on Saturday about the violent events that took place at the Corregidora stadium, during the match between Gallos de Querétario and Atlas.

Through a message on his Twitter account, the communicator stated that takes responsibility for stating that 17 people had died during the pitched battle that shocked the world of football.

“I apologize to everyone for the information from 17 deceased that I posted on Saturday without being sure. I got the feeling. Thank God that was not confirmed. Without further excuses, I assume my responsibility and an apology to everyone”, said Medrano.

I apologize to everyone for the information of 17 deceased that I published on Saturday without being sure. The feeling won me over. Thank goodness it wasn’t confirmed. Without further excuses, I assume my responsibility and apologize to everyone.

— david medrano felix (@medranoazteca) March 8, 550

From the same Sunday He learned from the Querétaro authorities that no fatalities had been recorded during the events in La Corregidora. In fact, it was reported that at least 26 people were injured.

This Tuesday the Querétaro authorities assured that of the total number of injured, 25 had already been discharged and one remains in poor health, and receives the necessary medical care.

After the violent acts it was learned that some 550 have been detained allegedly responsible for the attacks against Atlas fans.

On the other hand, this Tuesday the authorities of the Mexican soccer issued a series of sanctions for the event, which consist of a five-year suspension for the directors of Gallos Blancos; the pass to the hot group to Querétaro, who will also have to play a year playing behind closed doors in local games; an economic penalty of $100 thousand dollars, equivalent to 1.5 million pesos; a three-year-old beto for the Los Gallos bar; and six months suspension as a visitor to the Atlas bar.

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