Larrionda was one of five referees suspended for what the president of the Uruguayan board described as "irregularities that were denounced by other referees." The suspensions reportedly arose from accusations of corruption between members of rival Uruguayan soccer officials unions.
Larrionda was suspended along with four other referees due to accusations of misconduct by other referees, which were strongly opposed by the Uruguayan soccer board president. The suspensions arose from claims of corruption between members of opposing Uruguayan soccer factions.