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The shadow war: Mexican crime cartels cash in on World Cup 2026
As the 2026 World Cup comes to Guadalajara, fans are gearing up for a spectacular football celebration, but the city is also the capital of Jalisco, a state where one of Mexico's most notorious crime syndicates operates. Mexican journalist Leon Krauze warns that despite the love affair between Guadalajara and football, the Mexican government is preparing a large security deployment. The concern extends beyond fan safety to geopolitical tensions, with fears that Washington may be seeking a pretext for military intervention in Mexico.