The traditional burning of New Year’s dolls in La Región once again mixed current events, biting humor and protest in the region. One of the most frequently commented on figures of these annual financial statements in 2025 was that of Claudio Chiqui TapiaPresident of the Argentine Football Federation, turned into a doll and protagonist of one of the most striking burns of the early morning.
The initiative was The children of 68a group of Gimnasia fans who chose Tapia as one of the “Characters of the Year” for the fire ritual. The puppet was assembled with recognizable features of the leader and careful staging Berissoin the area of 124 and 68a few blocks from La Plata.
The burning took place 2:22 a.malready in the new year, in the neighborhood Villa Progreso. Not only was the doll burning there, but the moment was accompanied by chants directed against the president of the AFA, in an atmosphere of celebration and relief.
Tapia’s choice was not surprising: his figure was at the center of the football debate for much of the year, marked by managerial decisions, controversies also against Estudiantes and a severe loss of image in various areas of Argentine football.
At the same time in The silver There were also symbolic expressions related to the AFA. Neighbors from another neighborhood put together a doll with a direct message: “AFA no”and plays on the denial and scandal that has occupied the front pages of newspapers for weeks.
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