Sports Club Demands Unpaid Prize Money from Municipality

The 4 de Octubre sports club, champion of the 25 de Diciembre League, is demanding the fulfillment of a G. 40 million prize commitment from the local municipality. The club secured the championship title on August 31, 2025, and at the time, the then-municipal executive, Pedro Santacruz, symbolically presented a check for the amount.

Directives from the club stated that Santacruz announced the funds were available. However, when the club sought to formalize the prize, they encountered difficulties. Despite submitting all required documentation to the municipality, they have been unable to claim the promised reward. This situation has led to frustration and a formal complaint from the club's leadership.

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Upon assuming municipal administration, she did not find any expediente or documentation related to the commitment of G. 40,000,000 destined for the 4 de Octubre club.

Following the resignation of Pedro Santacruz to pursue re-election, councilor Emilce Álvarez was appointed as the new mayor. Club representatives met with Álvarez, who informed them that upon taking office, she found no expediente or documentation related to the G. 40 million commitment to the 4 de Octubre club. Zenteno, a member of the club's directive commission, reported that the mayor confirmed the municipality had no administrative records to continue the commitment, adding that the current administration faces numerous inherited obligations and debts.

Walter Zenteno, representing the club, stressed that their sole objective is to defend the institution's interests and its fans. He requested respect for the commitment made to the league champions and urged for truthful information to be disseminated to the public, to avoid damaging the institution's reputation. Zenteno affirmed that the club has met all legal and administrative requirements and deserves respect from the authorities. The former mayor, Pedro Santacruz, indicated that delays were due to outstanding documents.

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The club 4 de Octubre has as its sole objective to defend the interests of the institution and all its fans.