FIFA President Gianni Infantino has said he is "not worried" about security at the 2026 FIFA World Cup in Mexico after days of violence following the killing of the cartel boss Nemesio Rubén Oseguera Cervantes.

The death of drug cartel leader "El Mencho" sparked a wave of violence in an area slated to host World Cup matches this summer, making some fans nervous.

The violence that followed the killing of a cartel leader in Mexico is fueling fears that the bloodshed could hurt tourism ahead of the FIFA World Cup later this year.

Following widespread unrest after the killing of a top cartel leader, shelter-in-place restrictions have been lifted.

Sen. Markwayne Mullin urged spring breakers to cancel Mexico trips after cartel leader "El Mencho" was killed, sparking violent clashes and unrest in the region.

The U.S. says its embassy in Mexico is operating normally and a curfew for American government workers in the Puerto Vallarta area has been lifted.

Mexico’s government says a surge of online disinformation has amplified cartel violence and spread panic since the death of the country's most powerful drug lord.

MEXICO CITY, Feb 24 (Reuters) - Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum said on Tuesday she is considering legal action following a comment by tech billionaire Elon Musk, the world's richest man, that alleged she was connected to drug cartels.

A person watches from their window as soldiers guard a street days after a series of blockades and attacks by organized crime following a military operation in which cartel boss Nemesio Oseguera, "El Mencho," was killed, on the outskirts of Puerto Vallarta, in Ixtapa, Mexico, February 24, 2026. REUTERS/Daniel Becerril

Veteran-led rescue group is mobilizing a "war-zone level" operation as Americans face danger from Jalisco cartel unrest after "El Mencho's" reported death.

Conservative comedian and podcaster Adam Carolla sparked backlash this week after suggesting that an “influx” of Jews and Israelis could “fix Mexico permanently.”