Apart from the 13 FIFA World Cup matches, Mexico will also host a friendly against Portugal later in the month as well as the six-team inter-confederation playoff to determine two of the final six spots in the World Cup.

FIFA World Cup 2026 | FIFA officials meet with Mexican authorities to review safety measures amid concerns of violence

Mexican forces killed CJNG operative “El Tuli,” a close aide of El Mencho who led cartel operations after his death. Linked to violent retaliation, he was a key logistics and finance figure. His killing comes amid a crackdown and ongoing succession battle within the cartel.

El Mencho's successor killed? Mexican forces eliminate drug cartel's second-in-command El Tuli — Who was he?

El Mencho’s killing marks a dramatic shift in ‘hugs, not bullets’ policy towards narcos, introduced by Claudia Sheinbaum’s predecessor. US pressure and regional military operations, cartel violence, trade tensions and tariff threats pushed Mexico towards a tougher crackdown on the cartels.

El Mencho death: Killing narcos ‘unlawful, fascist’, said Mexican President Sheinbaum once. What changed in the ‘hugs, not bullets’ policy?

According to a video posted on his social media handle, Manzo had been attending a candlelight ceremony in Uruapan. He was attacked shortly after 8 pm and later succumbed to his injuries at the hospital.

Gunmen fatally shoot Mexican mayor who wanted to take down drug gangs

Ex-cartel kingpin of Mexico, Ismael El Mayo Zambada, pleaded guilty on Monday (August 25) to US drug trafficking charges. He said in court that he was sorry for helping flood the US with cocaine, heroin, and other illicit substances.

Mexican drug lord ‘El Mayo’ Zambada pleads guilty in US, Pam Bondi says he’ll die in jail where he ‘belongs’

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