Mexico football matches postponed amid unrest following cartel leader's death
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Two top-flight fixtures - a men's league clash between Querétaro and Juárez FC, and a women's league showdown featuring Chivas and América - were called off alongside two second-division matches.
The decisions came as authorities responded to violent disturbances that followed the reported death of a senior organised crime figure.
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In the hours that followed, incidents of violence were reported in multiple states.
Authorities said suspected cartel members burned vehicles and set up roadblocks, disrupting transport routes in nearly a dozen regions.
Impact on football and public events
The disruption had an immediate impact on Mexican football.League organisers prioritised public safety as tensions escalated, leading to Sunday's postponements.
Attention has now turned to Wednesday's scheduled international friendly between Mexico and Iceland, set to take place at Corregidora Stadium in Querétaro.
As of the latest updates, the Mexican Football Federation has not announced any changes to the fixture.
Guadalajara's World Cup preparations in focus
The unrest has also drawn scrutiny to Guadalajara, the capital of Jalisco, which is due to host several matches during the upcoming World Cup.The city is expected to stage four tournament games in June, including two involving South Korea, as well as fixtures featuring Mexico, Spain, Uruguay, and Colombia.
Whilst no direct threats to tournament infrastructure have been reported, the events have renewed debate over security planning for major international competitions.
Mexican open to proceed as planned
Elsewhere, organisers of the Mexican Open tennis tournament confirmed the event will proceed as scheduled.The ATP tournament begins Monday at the GNP Arena in Acapulco, Guerrero, with officials stating that operations continue as normal.
Broader security concerns
The CJNG is widely regarded as one of Mexico's most influential criminal groups, with analysts estimating tens of thousands of members and operations across much of the country.Its activities and the government's response remain central to Mexico's ongoing security challenges.
Authorities continue to monitor the situation as sporting bodies, local governments and event organisers assess potential risks in the days ahead.
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