US EditionMexican cartel clashes fuel worries in lead up to FIFA World Cup
The operation that killed El Mencho led to over 70 deaths and sparked widespread violence across Jalisco, disrupting tourism and raising security concerns ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
- On Sunday, Nemesio Oseguera Cervantes died after a shootout with the Mexican military in Tapalpa, and authorities reported more than 70 people died in the capture attempt and its aftermath.
- Faced with U.S. pressure, Mexico intensified an offensive against the CJNG, tracking a romantic partner to a Tapalpa hideout, resulting in a firefight that wounded the cartel leader and two bodyguards.
- In Puerto Vallarta, explosions, black smoke, and helicopters appeared over resort areas, frightening tourists and causing some flights to be canceled and rebooked for March 1, as some visitors felt trapped.
- Local businesses and schools face disruptions as residents question control of their towns; Maria Dolores Aguirre said it's unclear if the military or cartel controls the area and classes for a 15-year-old were canceled.
- The White House confirmed U.S. intelligence support and the U.S. State Department offered a $15 million reward, but officials and residents remained anxious as fighting continued Monday.
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The Mexican Football Federation (FMF) confirmed that the preparation match for the 2026 World Cup between Mexico and Portugal continues to stand in the wake of the wave of violence unleashed in the wake of the death of Nemesio Oseguera Cervantes ‘El Mencho’.In a joint communiqué with the Portuguese Football Federation (PFF), the sports agency specified that “it is mutual desire that the preparation party for the 2026 World Cup be held in Mexico …
After the killing of drug boss »El Mencho«, Mexico is shaken by violence. In the country, World Cup football is to be played from June onwards. The World Federation spreads optimism. At the DFB, that sounds different.
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Orlando SentinelCartel violence fuels doubts about FIFA World Cup games in Mexico
The violence that followed the killing of a cartel leader in Mexico is fueling fears that the bloodshed could hurt tourism ahead of the FIFA World Cup later this year. Maria Dolores Aguirre’s corner store has lived off the tourism…
Gianni Infantino showed his serenity regarding the reception of supporters in Mexico during the World Cup despite the violent incidents that have taken place in recent days.
Mexican cartel clashes fuel worries in lead-up to FIFA World Cup
By MEGAN JANETSKY TAPALPA, Mexico (AP) — Maria Dolores Aguirre’s family corner store has lived off tourism that has flowed into her charming cobblestoned town of Tapalpa, tucked away in the mountains of Jalisco state. That was until gunshots erupted and helicopters flew overhead as the Mexican army killed the country’s most powerful drug lord, just a few miles from her home. Related Articles Ivory Coast picks Philadelphia Union’s h…
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