Fifa 'closely monitoring' Mexico cartel violence before World Cup
BBC Sport explores the unfolding security situation in Mexico, as Fifa says it is "closely monitoring" developments before this summer's World Cup.
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"When you push down on the cartels you do get pushback - the danger is that it can be very difficult to manage a security situation that spirals out of control."
— Javier Eskauriatza , Academic
"In general the cartels have an economic interest in making sure the World Cup is peaceful."
— Javier Eskauriatza , Academic
"In terms of tourists, I would say there will be a moderate risk for them."
— Karina Garcia-Reyes , Academic
Key People
Javier Eskauriatza is an assistant professor of criminal law at the University of Nottingham.
Karina Garcia-Reyes is a senior lecturer in criminology at UWE Bristol.
Nemesio Oseguera Cervantes, also known as 'El Mencho', is a notorious drug lord in Mexico.
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BBC Sport explores the unfolding security situation in Mexico, as Fifa says it is "closely monitoring" developments before this summer's World Cup.
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