The criminal cartels cashing in on the World Cup – podcast
This podcast episode explores the security risks associated with the World Cup in Guadalajara, Mexico, amidst the influence of powerful criminal cartels. It also discusses the geopolitical tensions between the US and Mexico regarding drug trade policies and potential military intervention.
Why it matters
It highlights the intersection of international sporting events, organized crime, and volatile diplomatic relations between the US and Mexico.
More ways to listen Apple podcasts Spotify RSS Feed Download Presented by Annie Kelly with Leon Krauze, produced by Saskia Collette , Guy Szafman and Rudi Zygadlo ; executive producers Homa Khaleeli and Sami Kent Mon 8 Jun 2026 22.00 EDT Share 00:00:00 00:00:00 Football fans are celebrating the tournament coming to Guadalajara. But with a brutal crime syndicate holding sway there, what are the risks for fans – and the government?
The reporting presents multiple perspectives, including local cultural excitement and geopolitical security concerns, without taking a definitive stance on the political actors.
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