‘I like football, but we’re nervous’: As Mexico revels in World Cup fever, cartel violence leaves many gripped in fear
- Mexico has been swept up in World Cup fervour, with vibrant outdoor celebrations transforming streets, plazas, and fan zones across its three host cities – Mexico City, Guadalajara, and Monterrey – since the tournament kicked off on 11 June.
- Yet, a starkly different reality unfolds in parts of the country grappling with cartel violence, where the global football spectacle is experienced through a lens of fear.
- In numerous villages and towns, where daily shootings are a grim and constant threat, the usual cheers are largely confined indoors.
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- Mexico has been swept up in World Cup fervour, with vibrant outdoor celebrations transforming streets, plazas, and fan zones across its three host cities – Mexico City, Guadalajara, and Monterrey – since the tournament kicked off on 11 June.
- Yet, a starkly different reality unfolds in parts of the country grappling with cartel violence, where the global football spectacle is experienced through a lens of fear.
- In numerous villages and towns, where daily shootings are a grim and constant threat, the usual cheers are largely confined indoors.
Sources: The Independent