in this paper i analyse the particular case of a group of hooligans known as "la barra" o "la hinchada". first, analyse the organization of group, these values of violence practices called "aguante". then examine the legitimacy of the supporter chiefs and the participation that these people and some prestigious men of the area have in the last authotiry election of the institution. the study of this last point allows to suggest that "la barra" developes its own ways of organization and the rules of legitimization of its leaders.
