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.

Jun 9, 2026

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Mexico Drug Cartel Turns South African Farms into Meth Superlab Network

Raids on remote farms in South Africa have uncovered large-scale methamphetamine labs linked to Mexican cartels, signaling a shift from trafficking to local production. Investigators point to a deliberate strategy: cartel chemists set up in isolated rural areas to be closer to consumers, reducing transport risks. Corruption within the police force is identified as a key enabler, allowing the operations to flourish undetected.

Jun 8, 2026

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