Sports, The World
Mexico: After “El Mencho,” a cartel reshuffle — and a World Cup stress test!
Mexico’s security landscape is entering a volatile phase after the killing of Nemesio Oseguera Cervantes (“El Mencho”), long viewed as the driving force behind the Jalisco New Generation Cartel (CJNG) — raising the risk of internal fragmentation and opportunistic moves by rivals.
• The violence that followed — including roadblocks and arson — has forced both the Mexican government and FIFA to publicly address 2026 World Cup security, especially for matches in Guadalajara (Jalisco).
• Reuters reports that cartels also pushed disinformation online after the operation, amplifying fear and confusion beyond the on-ground incidents — a new challenge for authorities and event planners.
