‘No Risk’: Mexican Government Guarantees Security After Violence in Jalisco, Weeks Before the World Cup

Portafolio Journalist 02.26.2026 12:56 Updated: 02.26.2026 12:56

‘No Risk’: Mexican Government Guarantees Security After Violence in Jalisco, Weeks Before the World Cup

TL;DR

  • Mexican officials state there is no risk to tourists or the 2026 World Cup in Guadalajara despite recent violence.
  • Three professional football matches were suspended following military operations that led to the death of drug lord 'El Mencho'.
  • Guadalajara is a designated host city for the 2026 World Cup and will be the base for the Colombian national team.
  • The Secretary of Tourism and the President of Mexico have guaranteed the safety of visitors and the normal execution of the tournament.
  • Authorities claim the situation has been controlled and normality restored, with airports and roads operating as usual.