Cartel violence hits World Cup despite warnings: "Getting massacred"
Summary
Cartel violence erupted in rural Mexico during the World Cup, with drones dropping bombs on communities despite warnings to the government. Mexican authorities focused security on major cities hosting the tournament, leaving other areas vulnerable to attacks and ongoing criminal violence.Key Facts
- Cartel drones attacked the Guajes de Ayala communities in Guerrero early Wednesday morning.
- Residents warned local police about the cartel presence before the attacks but received no help.
- Mexico deployed 100,000 security forces mainly in World Cup host cities like Mexico City, Guadalajara, and Monterrey.
- Violence continued outside the main cities, including deadly clashes in Michoacan, Sinaloa, Veracruz, and Chiapas.
- Five Mexican police officers were killed in Michoacan just before the World Cup started.
- The government denies some reported attacks despite videos and eyewitness accounts from locals.
- The World Cup matches in Mexico finished without major security problems in the host cities.
- Security experts say focusing on the cities led to less protection for other communities, which experienced increased cartel violence.
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