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The violence that followed the killing of a cartel leader in Mexico is fueling fears that the bloodshed could hurt tourism ahead of the FIFA World Cup later this year. The killing sparked a surge in violence and put the country on edge.

Miami-Dade State Attorney Katherine Fernandez Rundle, Florida’s Attorney General, James Uthmeier, and other local law enforcement officials are holding a news conference Friday afternoon in Miami to talk about their efforts to combat human trafficking.

Preparations for the 2026 World Cup in Mexico City are cutting into the livelihoods of sex workers and street vendors near Azteca Stadium. Workers along Calzada de Tlalpan say city projects aimed at sprucing up ahead of the soccer tournament have slashed their incomes.

With an upcoming FIFA World Cup being staged across the nation, 2026 was supposed to be a bumper year for tourism to the United States, driven in part by hordes of arriving soccer fans. And yet, the U.S. tourism industry is worried.

The FIFA President addressed outrage over ticket prices for the World Cup by pointing to record demand and reiterating that most of the proceeds will help support soccer around the world.

The World Cup draw takes place Friday, featuring four debuting teams: Cape Verde, Curaçao, Jordan and Uzbekistan. The tournament, expanded to 48 nations, will run from June 11 to July 19 across the U.S., Mexico and Canada.

Protesters want FIFA officials to protect World Cup attendees from "overzealous immigration enforcement" and to "reinvest [Miami-Dade County's] $46 million subsidy in the local community."

FIFA launched the first window of regular ticket sales for the 2026 World Cup on Wednesday. Brace yourself: because they may not be easy to get — or cheap.

The $350,000 proposal was torpedoed after the mayor raised questions about benefit to the city. The only time teams will be playing in Broward County during the tournament will be for practice at Chase Stadium.

FIFA is testing a new protocol for the 2026 World Cup in North America, requiring host committees to develop human rights action plans. This is the first time FIFA has implemented such a measure. However, human rights advocates are concerned that the standards are not enforceable and got watered down.

Commission Vice Chairman Kionne McGhee says the tens of millions of dollars should return to essential programs. That includes senior support services and summer lunch programs for children.

Soccer fans have mixed feelings about the United States hosting the World Cup next year. Some worry about stadium readiness and security. Others, however, praise improvements in security and organization, saying the U.S. has the infrastructure to host successfully.