Overview
- President Claudia Sheinbaum told visitors they can come to Mexico safely for the 2026 World Cup.
- She said the government will deploy special protection actions for tourists during the tournament, without giving details.
- Federal tourism data cited by officials show a 10% rise in international visitors in January 2026 compared with a year earlier.
- Officials said 8.6% of international tourists stayed one day, reflecting cruise passengers who are counted as visitors.
- She delivered the tourism message as authorities reported 130,178 people officially listed as missing, underscoring the security backdrop.