Residents raise alarm as violence-hit Guadalajara to host World Cup games
Mexican city set to host 2026 World Cup games erupts in violence after army kills the leader of a powerful drug cartel.

Mexican city set to host 2026 World Cup games erupts in violence after army kills the leader of a powerful drug cartel.







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