Article 76484 Criminal groups eye World Cup profits in Mexico

Criminal groups eye World Cup profits in Mexico

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As Mexico prepares to host matches for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, concerns are growing that the tournament's economic boom could also expand illicit markets in host cities. There are indicators of a rise in narco-businesses" embedded in tourism sectors like nightlife, transportation and short-term rentals - raising questions about who will truly profit when millions of visitors arrive. The World's Tibisay Zea reports on the hidden economies already kicking off.

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