Mexico’s cartel violence down during World Cup: analyst

(NewsNation) — As Mexico co-hosts the World Cup alongside the Unites States and Canada, the country is reportedly seeing a drop in cartel violence.

According to security analyst David Saucedo in an interview with investigative Mexican outlet Aristegui Noticias, drug cartels appear to have quietly agreed to a “World Cup truce” while the tournament is underway. He acknowledged there is no public evidence to confirm a formal agreement.

As reported by the New York Post, Saucedo said prosecutors in several cartel-heavy cities are seeing a drop in homicides and violent incidents since the games kicked off.

Mexico began its World Cup hosting duties on June 11 with a 2-0 win over South Africa at Estadio Azteca. That same day, the country recorded 30 murders — the........

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