Apparently people need to pay to be released so I wouldn’t be surprised if this is a racket to extort foreigners.

I’ve seen this line used repeatedly as an excuse to dehumanize and therefore justify violence against Argentinian fans.

How about some common sense, you’re dealing with a minority that’s not exactly the best society has to offer. Racism and prejudice is everywhere very much in Brazil as well and yes it’s repugnant but so is being xenophobic.