Overview
- President Claudia Sheinbaum guaranteed secure conditions for the 2026 World Cup in Mexico, saying local, state and federal authorities are aligned in Mexico City, Monterrey and Guadalajara.
- She reported a 44% decrease in intentional homicides since September 2024 and said high‑impact crimes have trended downward nationwide.
- Sheinbaum said disturbances linked to a February operation against an organized‑crime leader were contained the next day, with about 70 people detained.
- German President Frank‑Walter Steinmeier voiced confidence that Mexico will do what is necessary to ensure safety, after German media raised concerns and cited reports of a deployment exceeding 100,000 security personnel.
- Mexico clarified that World Cup invitations were sent to all countries, including Spain’s king, and introduced a “Mundial social” program to keep youths playing soccer after the tournament.