| Hans-Günter Meyer-Thompson | International
Mexiko. Deadly Raid on Mexican Drug Lord Triggers Unrest in Region Hosting the 2026 World Cup
Mexiko. Deadly Raid on Mexican Drug Lord Triggers Unrest in Region Hosting the 2026 World Cup
After Mexican forces killed Nemesio Oseguera Cervantes, head of the Jalisco New Generation Cartel, in a U.S.-backed operation, retaliatory violence spread across several states. An expert speculated the raid was part of preparations for the 2026 World Cup. (OCCRP – Organized Crime and Corruption Reporting Network, USA, 23.02.2026)