At least 11 illegal migrants among 27 arrested during Copa America chaos as fans rushed Hard Rock Stadium

By Jennie Taer

Published July 16, 2024, 6:12 p.m. ET

At least 11 illegal migrants are among the 27 people arrested and accused of taking part in the melee during the COPA America final in Miami, The Post can reveal.

Luis Beltran Martinez and Elkin Mayorga, both Colombian nationals, are among the migrants arrested after fans stormed Hard Rock Stadium Sunday during the tournament final between Colombia and Argentina. 

They were both charged with battery on a law enforcement officer and trespassing. Mayorga is also facing charges of disorderly intoxication and resisting an officer with violence.

https://nypost.com/2024/07/16/us-news/11-illegal-migrants-arrested-during-copa-america-chaos/

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