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flag Mexican president visits Jalisco after cartel violence killed over 70, pledging coordinated security for 2026 World Cup.

flag Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum visited Jalisco on March 5 amid rising violence following the killing of cartel leader Nemesio Oseguera Cervantes, known as "El Mencho," which triggered clashes leaving over 70 dead, including 25 National Guard members, primarily in Guadalajara, a 2026 FIFA World Cup host city. flag Speaking from a military site near El Mencho’s burial and a World Cup stadium, Sheinbaum pledged a coordinated security effort involving over 20 federal and local agencies, joint task forces in major host cities, special training, early warning systems, and enhanced protection at key infrastructure. flag Mexico is collaborating with the U.S., Canada, and FIFA on preparations. flag Despite the unrest, Sheinbaum expressed confidence in Mexico’s ability to host safely, citing assurances from FIFA President Gianni Infantino and publicly posing with the World Cup trophy to project stability.

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