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Story summary
- In March 2026, Mexico began recovering after the death of drug lord El Mencho, with his March 1 burial marked by heavy security.
- President Claudia Sheinbaum reported a 47% drop in Jalisco’s homicide rate versus the previous administration.
- World Cup security plans, Plan Kukulkán, involve nearly 100,000 personnel.
- Sheinbaum also faces electoral reform questions and Middle East crisis–related economic tensions.
