The feared leader of the Jalisco New Generation Cartel (CJNG) was killed after being wounded in a military operation aimed at capturing him. His death has since triggered a surge of violence across Jalisco, the cartel’s stronghold. Now, Mexican publication Milenio reports that before his death, El Mencho had quietly secured a significant number of tickets for matches at Estadio Akron, one of the venues selected for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Police, bloggers and others will be sent to the World Cup – Kofi AdamsThe stadium, located near Guadalajara, is scheduled to host four matches during the tournament, which will be jointly staged by Mexico, United States and Canada. According to the report, the cartel boss intended to distribute the coveted tickets as rewards to his closest political and business allies.

Source: GhanaWeb March 03, 2026 18:41 UTC