The killing of Nemesio Oseguera Cervantes, the leader of the Jalisco New Generation Cartel (CJNG) and one of the world’s most wanted drug lords, has triggered a wave of retaliatory violence across Mexico and raised pointed questions about whether the country can safely host World Cup matches this summer. Oseguera, known as "El Mencho", was fatally wounded during a dawn … [Read more...] about Will the Mexico World Cup be Safe for Overseas Visitors? Here’s What We Know…
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NASCAR at Tulum Airport: More Than 30,000 Fans Expected
Stock cars are heading to the Caribbean coast, and the venue might surprise you: an active international airport. The Tulum airport, to be exact. Felipe Carrillo Puerto International Airport in Tulum, Quintana Roo, will be transformed into a temporary oval track on April 25 and 26 for rounds of the 2026 NASCAR México Series and Challenge Series. The races are part of the … [Read more...] about NASCAR at Tulum Airport: More Than 30,000 Fans Expected
Measles Crisis in Jalisco Raises Health Concerns Ahead of 2026 World Cup
Photo: The state of Jalisco has declared a health alert as Mexico's worst measles outbreak in decades tightens its grip on the capital, Guadalajara. And it’s bad timing, with just four months to go before the city welcomes tens of thousands of international soccer fans for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. According to Mexico's federal government, Jalisco has recorded 1,163 … [Read more...] about Measles Crisis in Jalisco Raises Health Concerns Ahead of 2026 World Cup
Real Madrid Foundation Brings Elite Soccer Training to Tulum Country Club
Photos courtesy Tulum Country Club Tulum Country Club has launched a partnership with the Real Madrid Foundation, bringing world-class soccer training to Mexico's Caribbean coast. The collaboration kicked off with the first Real Madrid Foundation Clinics from January 30 to February 2, combining professional-level coaching with character … [Read more...] about Real Madrid Foundation Brings Elite Soccer Training to Tulum Country Club
As Calls for World Cup 2026 Boycott Grow, What’s at Stake for Mexico?
Photo: Fauzan Saari / Unsplash Growing international pressure to boycott FIFA World Cup 2026 matches in the United States has raised questions about what such a movement could mean for Mexico, one of three co-hosts for the tournament. While boycott calls target US policy decisions, Mexico stands to gain significantly if fans redirect their travel … [Read more...] about As Calls for World Cup 2026 Boycott Grow, What’s at Stake for Mexico?