‘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.

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