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El Mencho's death in a military raid triggered violent CJNG retaliation across 12 states, disrupting travel and postponing four matches near Guadalajara's key World Cup venue.
- On February 22, Mexican federal forces killed 'El Mencho' during a Tapalpa raid, and he died en route to Mexico City for treatment, sparking widespread unrest in Guadalajara.
- Authorities targeted El Mencho because he was a notorious 59-year-old kingpin with a $15 million US bounty, and Mexican authorities, backed by U.S. intelligence, aimed to remove this powerful cartel leader.
- Security reports show CJNG members torched vehicles, blocked roads, and clashed with security forces across at least a dozen states, including Jalisco, Michoacán, and Guanajuato, with four members dead and three soldiers injured.
- Multiple embassies warned citizens to shelter in place as major carriers suspended flights, while authorities activated a 'red alert' in multiple municipalities and urged residents and tourists in Guadalajara to stay indoors.
- Guadalajara's World Cup role is critical with matches on June 11, June 18, June 23 and June 26, while recent security upgrades face renewed scrutiny by Mexican authorities and the organizing committee.
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Cartel violence fuels worries about FIFA World Cup games in Mexico
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