FIFA faces criticism for its slow and inconsistent handling of violence in Guadalajara, Mexico, which is scheduled to host four World Cup 2026 matches, including a high-profile Uruguay vs. Spain clash.
FIFA President Gianni Infantino expresses confidence that the 2026 World Cup in Mexico will proceed smoothly despite recent deadly cartel violence that killed 74 people. Mexican authorities assure safety for international visitors.
President Claudia Sheinbaum reassures security for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, coordinating federal and local operations to protect venues and tourism zones despite recent cartel violence in western Mexico.
Security concerns in Mexico due to cartel violence raise questions about the 2026 FIFA World Cup hosting. FIFA monitors the situation closely but insists relocation remains a last resort for matches in Guadalajara and other venues.
Mexico faces escalating cartel violence following the killing of Jalisco New Generation Cartel leader El Mencho, with over 70 deaths reported. Guadalajara International Airport became a refuge as gunfire spread, while Puerto Vallarta saw destruction. Pres
Violent unrest in Guadalajara following the killing of cartel leader El Mencho raises serious security concerns for the upcoming 2026 FIFA World Cup, with matches scheduled in Mexico just 100 days away.
The case of Jessica Oseguera González, daughter of CJNG leader El Mencho, highlights a shift in law enforcement towards targeting financial networks of organized crime, with her guilty plea under the Kingpin Act underscoring efforts to dismantle cartel ec