| Source | Chicago Tribune |
|---|---|
| Original Load Date | Feb. 24, 2026, 8:01 a.m. |
| Last Updated | Feb. 24, 2026, 8:01 a.m. |
| Original URL | https://www.chicagotribune.com/2026/02/24/mexican-cartel-clashes-fuel-worries-in-lead-up-to-fifa-world-cup/ |
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TAPALPA, Mexico — Maria Dolores Aguirre’s family corner store has lived off
tourism that has flowed into her charming cobblestoned town of Tapalpa, tucked
away in the mountains of Jalisco state.
That was until gunshots erupted and helicopters flew overhead as the Mexican
army killed the country’s m...