Mexico pledges safety for World Cup after violence erupts from cartel boss’s killing

The Guardian - World NewsCenter-LeftEN 3 min read 100% complete by Thomas Graham in TijuanaFebruary 24, 2026 at 06:18 PM

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Following the death of a top cartel boss named "El Mencho," leader of the Jalisco New Generation Cartel, violence erupted in Mexico, particularly in Jalisco and Michoacán, with gunmen blocking roads and attacking security forces. Guadalajara, set to host four World Cup games in 2026, was impacted. Despite the violence, Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum assured the public that the World Cup games in Mexico pose "no risk" to visitors and that the situation is returning to normal. FIFA is monitoring the situation and remains in contact with authorities. Sheinbaum is also considering legal action against Elon Musk for alleging she takes orders from drug traffickers.

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Canada 30% United States 40% Donald Trump 40% Michoacán 50% Elon Musk ×250% Guadalajara ×260% Fifa World Cup ×370% Jalisco ×575% Mexico ×780% Jalisco New Generation Cartel 85% Claudia Sheinbaum ×690% Nemesio Rubén Oseguera Cervantes (El Mencho) ×495%

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world cup 90% cartel violence 80% mexico 80% drug cartels 70% el mencho 70% jalisco new generation cartel 60% claudia sheinbaum 60% fifa 50% organized crime 40%

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Mexico

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