Mexico moves forward with Iceland soccer friendly despite cartel violence, but World Cup questions linger

Four soccer matches were canceled following cartel boss El Mencho's killing on Sunday, leading to speculation that this Wednesday's matchup between El Tri and Iceland would be axed. The post Mexico moves forward with Iceland soccer friendly despite cartel violence, but World Cup questions linger appeared first on Mexico News Daily

24 Feb, 18:07 — 24 Feb, 18:07

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The story highlights the significant impact of organized crime and cartel violence on public life and national events in Mexico. The cancellation of previous soccer matches following the killing of a major cartel boss, El Mencho, raised concerns about the safety and feasibility of hosting international sporting events, including the upcoming World Cup.

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MexicoHost country facing violence IcelandOpponent in friendly match El MenchoCartel boss whose death caused violence El TriMexico's national soccer team World CupFuture international soccer tournament

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