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Over 500 Body Bags Found Near World Cup 2026 Venue in Mexico

Is Mexico hiding a mass grave crisis behind World Cup preparations or has security successfully normalized the situation?
Over 500 Body Bags Found Near World Cup 2026 Venue in Mexico
Above: Aerial view of Akron Stadium in Zapopan, Jalisco, Mexico, on Feb.19, 2026. Image credit: Ulises Ruiz/AFP/Getty Images

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Government-critical narrative

The discovery of over 500 body bags in mass graves within 10 miles of Guadalajara's World Cup stadium exposes a horrifying reality that authorities are desperately trying to hide behind beautification projects. Search collectives doing the government's job have uncovered at least 22 clandestine graves while officials focus on gentrifying the city for international visitors rather than addressing the disappearance crisis.

Pro-government narrative

Mexico has all the guarantees necessary for a safe World Cup, with the situation in Jalisco returning to normal after security forces successfully targeted a major cartel leader. The government's approach prioritizes peace over war, rejecting failed militaristic strategies while maintaining constant communication with FIFA to ensure visitor safety.

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