Mexican president assures safety for World Cup fans in Guadalajara
Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum has promised that football fans will be safe during the upcoming World Cup matches in Guadalajara. She stressed there is “no risk” for visitors, despite recent cartel-related violence in the city. The violence followed the military’s killing of drug lord Nemesio “El Mencho” Oseguera, leader of the Jalisco New Generation Cartel. As calm returns, businesses and schools in Jalisco are preparing to reopen.
Match highlights
- Claudia Sheinbaum gave “full guarantees” for fan safety at World Cup games in Guadalajara.
- The reassurance comes after a wave of violence triggered by the military’s killing of Nemesio “El Mencho” Oseguera.
- The Jalisco New Generation Cartel responded with firefights that left dozens dead and caused panic among residents and tourists.
- FIFA declined to comment on the recent violence.
- Guadalajara is set to host World Cup matches, with businesses and schools in Jalisco expected to reopen soon.
