A free concert in Costa Rica ended in violence last weekend (27 July), after some 3,000 fans were denied entry to a gig in San Pedro featuring Argentinean ska band Los Pericos.
After being refused entry into the 5,000-capacity San Jose Universidad Latina after it became full, thousands of angry fans reportedly set about breaking windows at the university, as well as looting shops, cars and even a church. Local police and anti-riot squads had to use smoke gas to restrain the mob. Ten minor injuries were reported and 35 arrests were made.
