Roberto Alarcón Warns of Cartel Infiltration Ahead of World Cup

Mexican authorities are on high alert as they fear Colombian drug traffickers and ex-military personnel may infiltrate the country during the 2026 FIFA World Cup.Strategic security coordinator Roberto Alarcón confirmed that surveillance measures including 2,000 cameras and drones are being deployed after some individuals were already deported.This security surge follows the 2017 FARC demobilization and recent arrests of former soldiers linked to cartels as the tournament prepares for 48 teams in the USA, Mexico, and Canada.