Fifa 'closely monitoring' Mexico cartel violence before World Cup

"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