Criticism
From the beginning the group have been criticised for the being violent. The press have been very critical and claim that the barras bravas are the reason for the lack of fans at matches. Although, Los de Abajo never fight fans of Universidad de Chile, or normal rival fans. The fights are only with other ultras groups, an unusual characteristic of ultras groups in Chile. They have been also been involved in scuffles with the police.
Los de Abajo is the only supporters groups that has registered members. Normally, those involved in violence are the same registered members and are considered to be outsiders of the "barra" that just go to the stadiums to cause conflict.
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