In Mexico for the World Cup? Cartels are the least of your worries
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Mexico is ready to inaugurate the World Cup. How safe is the country for its citizens and the tourists it will receive?
The stadiums will become fortresses, but Mexico's security crisis will continue. The 2026 World Cup will be a test for the host country.
But should they be afraid? According to the US Department of Homeland Security, they are not, because they are only hunting those who are in the country illegally, although experience shows that this is not always the case. Mexico is preparing to deploy 100,000 armed forces to keep the cartels in check.
Mexico will host thirteen World Cup 2026 games, including the inaugural game on 11 June, in a context marked by the violence of organized crime. If the country's security reputation feeds the concerns, specialists and observers ensure that the cartels have no interest in hindering the event. It remains to be seen whether the device deployed will rise to the stakes.
Mexico has been rocked by unrest ahead of the World Cup. Is it safe for Sweden's national team and supporters? - The cartel is one of the largest employers in the country, says Mexico expert Edmé Dominguez.
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