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  1. FIFA signed guarantees for security operations related to its role in co-hosting the 2026 World Cup.
  2. Crime centers in the state of Jalisco, where the Jalisco New Generation Cartel operates in western Mexico during the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
  3. Cartel operations originating in Jalisco state of Mexico are driving border security policy discussions.

Mexican Authorities Kill Cartel Leader; US Treasury Sanctions CJNG Figure

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Federal agents killed Édgar Aarón Vázquez Alvarado, known as El General, in a shootout on November 5, 2026, near Mexico City. Authorities investigated El General for drug trafficking to the US and Canada, along with kidnapping and money laundering. Omar García Harfuch, Mexico’s federal Security Secretary, led operations against the criminal group, which he described as the Cártel Nuevo Imperio.

From riotimesonline.com

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The actions by federal forces and the subsequent sanctions against a CJNG leader highlight ongoing efforts to disrupt organized crime networks. These operations target activities like drug trafficking, which directly impacts border security and regional commerce.

Cartel operations originating in Jalisco state of Mexico are driving border security policy discussions.

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