According to Fox News, the operation took place in Tapalpa and Jalisco lasted for two hours. Authorities indicated that the deceased criminal was a former police officer who later became the leader of the Cartel de Jalisco Nueva Generación (CJNG). In the aftermath of the operation, cartel members stormed the city, set vehicles ablaze, and blocked highways across nearly a dozen Mexican states. This has raised concerns among football fans about security, particularly as Guadalajara is set to host matches involving South Korea, Spain, Uruguay, and Colombia during the World Cup. Security in both the United States and Mexico continues to be a growing concern among fans and officials as the 2026 World Cup approaches.

Source: GhanaWeb February 23, 2026 09:54 UTC