In a shocking turn of events, chaos unfolded at the Copa América final between Argentina and Colombia at the Hard Rock Stadium in Florida over the weekend. The incident resulted in 27 arrests and 55 ejections, leaving law enforcement and innocent patrons injured.

Among those arrested were high-profile individuals, including Ramón Jesurún, the president of Colombia's soccer federation, and his son. However, a recent report by The New York Post has revealed that at least 11 of the individuals taken into custody were also illegal immigrants.

According to the exclusive report, Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) currently has 11 cases on hold, indicating that they are requesting to take the individuals into custody if they are released by local law enforcement. Notably, two Colombian nationals, Luis Beltran Martinez and Elkin Mayorga, were among the migrants arrested. They faced charges of battery on a law enforcement officer, trespassing, disorderly intoxication, and resisting an officer with violence.

The Post cited Internal Homeland Security documents which indicated that Mayorga entered the country illegally in March 2022, crossing the Arizona border. He was initially arrested but released shortly afterward with a tracking device. Similarly, another Colombian national, Argemiro Rodriguez, was arrested for interference with a sporting or entertainment event and resisting without violence. Rodriguez had crossed the Arizona border illegally in October 2021, and despite being taken into custody, he was released a month later due to being overweight.

Miami-Dade corrections information online corroborated that the cases of Rodriguez and Mayorga were on hold for immigration purposes. The involvement of these undocumented individuals highlights the complexity of the situation at the Copa América final.

The chaos during Sunday's game forced a delay of over an hour as "unruly" fans, without tickets, attempted to force their way past security to enter the stadium. The Miami-Dade Police reported significant damage to the stadium property and injuries to law enforcement officers, innocent patrons, and stadium personnel during the unrest.

The police statement expressed concern for the tens of thousands of fans who had gathered to peacefully enjoy the historic game, stating that the actions of these unruly individuals created a security risk. As a result of the escalating situation, law enforcement promptly responded, leading to several arrests and numerous ejections from the stadium grounds.

With 27 arrests and 55 ejections, the scale of the disturbance was considerable. More than 800 law enforcement members from various agencies were dispatched to ensure the safety of attendees.

In response to the incident, the Hard Rock Stadium released a statement on Tuesday, announcing their plans to reevaluate their protocols and processes. They expressed gratitude towards the law enforcement officers and stadium staff who worked diligently to prioritize the safety of all attendees, despite the unprecedented level of aggressive and unlawful behavior from a subset of unruly fans.

The aftermath of the chaos at the Copa América final serves as a reminder of the challenges faced by event organizers and law enforcement in maintaining safety and security in high-profile sporting events. The incident also sheds light on the larger issue of illegal immigration, raising questions regarding border security and immigration enforcement processes.