"Mexico, hosts alongside the United States and Canada, will stage World Cup fixtures across three cities - including Guadalajara, the capital city of Jalisco where the violence began last month and more than 12,000 people are reported missing. Mexico will also host matches in Mexico City and Monterrey, both spared by the violence, when the World Cup is held between 11 June and 19 July."
"Mexico's 'Plan Kukulkan', named after the serpent deity of the Mayan civilisation, covers the host cities and their nearby tourist destinations and will oversee a security deployment of 'just over 99,000 personnel', according to the head of Mexico's World Cup coordination centre, Roman Villalvazo Barrios. That figure includes 20,000 military personnel and 55,000 police officers, as well as members of private security companies, and involves around 2,500 military and civilian vehicles, 24 aircraft, anti-drone systems, and dogs trained to detect explosives."
"The Jalisco New Generation (CJNG) drug cartel, one of the country's most feared criminal organisations, has engaged in gun shootouts with the Mexican military, blocked roads and burned vehicles in response to the killing of its leader Nemesio Oseguera Cervantes - known as 'El Mencho' - in an army operation."
Mexico, co-hosting the 2024 World Cup with the United States and Canada, announced a comprehensive security plan called 'Plan Kukulkan' to protect fans during the tournament from June 11 to July 19. The deployment includes just over 99,000 personnel comprising 20,000 military personnel, 55,000 police officers, and private security members, supported by 2,500 vehicles, 24 aircraft, anti-drone systems, and explosive-detection dogs. This security measure responds to escalating violence from the Jalisco New Generation cartel following the death of its leader El Mencho in a military operation. Matches will be held in Guadalajara, Mexico City, and Monterrey. Despite the violence and thousands of missing persons in Jalisco, FIFA and Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum maintain the World Cup will proceed safely with millions of expected visitors.
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