US EditionMexico Unveils 100,000-Strong Security Deployment for World Cup
Plan Kukulkan includes 20,000 military personnel and 55,000 police officers to counter cartel violence and protect millions of visitors during the monthlong FIFA World Cup.
- President Claudia Sheinbaum unveiled Plan Kukulkan at a Zapopan military base less than two weeks after violence triggered by a cartel leader's death, mobilising nearly 100,000 personnel including 20,000 military and 55,000 police.
- After Nemesio 'El Mencho' Oseguera's death, cartel members went on a rampage, blocking roads in 20 of Mexico's 32 states and causing over 70 deaths.
- The operation will deploy around 2,500 military and civilian vehicles, 24 aircraft, anti-drone systems and explosive-detection dogs, supporting 13 games hosted by Guadalajara, Mexico City and Monterrey including the June 11 opener at Azteca Stadium.
- General Roman Villalvazo Barrios confirmed the deployment totals just over 99,000 personnel, and officials say the plan aims to secure the World Cup and reassure visitors while coordinating with the United States and Canada.
- Given the missing-persons figures and recent clashes, authorities emphasise coordination, with Gianni Infantino and Sheinbaum speaking on February 26 about preparations and Infantino saying he was `very reassured`.
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The government announces the deployment of 100,000 security forces at the World Cup. After the death of drug boss El Mencho, the concept is supposed to protect fans.
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