In some Mexican regions, endemic violence dampens World Cup excitement
Much of Mexico has been celebrating the World Cup with joyful outdoor gatherings, filling streets, plazas and fan zones in the country's three host cities — Mexico City, Guadalajara and Monterrey — since the tournament kickoff on June 11. But in...
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Much of Mexico has been celebrating the World Cup with joyful outdoor gatherings, filling streets, plazas and fan zones in the country's three host cities — Mexico City, Guadalajara and Monterrey — since the tournament kickoff on June 11. But in parts of the country plagued by cartel violence, the event is experienced differently: with fear.
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