US EditionMexico Assures World Cup Safety Amid Cartel Violence
Following the death of CJNG leader El Mencho, officials deployed 9,500 troops and reported 70 deaths amid coordinated cartel violence across Mexico.
- On Wednesday, President Sheinbaum said there was `no risk` to fans for the 2026 World Cup after a cartel boss's killing, reassuring the public about safety.
- Targeting the cartel leader, investigators tracked a trusted associate of one of El Mencho's romantic partners to a Tapalpa property, prompting the same-day operation.
- Armed groups torched vehicles, blocked an estimated 250 roads and attacked security forces across multiple states, with 81 convenience stores and 22 state-run bank branches set ablaze in Jalisco state.
- FIFA President Gianni Infantino said he felt `very calm` about Mexico's hosting and FIFA confirmed all venues remain set to host World Cup matches.
- An extra 2,500 soldiers were sent to western Mexico on Monday, bringing deployments to about 9,500 troops, while local Mexican leagues postponed Sunday matches and some airlines suspended flights.
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After the death of the Mexican drug boss «El Mencho» there were acts of violence by cartel members throughout the country. How safe is the country? And does the situation have an impact on the World Cup in the summer? An overview.
The matches are scheduled for June in Mexico, where riots recently broke out following the death of a violent drug lord.
With international concerns growing about the security of the 2026 North and Central American World Cup, which will be held in June, following the elimination of Mexico's notorious drug cartel leader, the Mexican government and local authorities are mobilizing all-out efforts to contain the chaos. With violence continuing across the country, some are even raising the possibility of a change in the host city.
Mexican president ‘guarantees’ safety at World Cup after cartel violence
Mexico’s president Claudia Sheinbaum said on Tuesday yesterday there are “all the guarantees” for the 2026 Fifa World Cup to be held in the country, after the capture and death of Mexico’s most-wanted cartel leader triggered roadblocks, arson and security clashes, notably in Jalisco state.
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