In some Mexican regions, endemic violence dampens World Cup excitement

While Mexico's three World Cup host cities have erupted in celebration, according to France 24, the story is grimmer in regions gripped by cartel violence. There, the tournament is experienced not with excitement but with fear—a stark reminder that even global moments of sporting joy cannot override the country's persistent security crisis.

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