A number of football matches in Mexico have been postponed due to security concerns. Idman.Biz reports that the situation in the country has escalated after the killing of a prominent drug cartel leader.
Idman.Biz, citing foreign media, reports that security forces have neutralized the leader of the "New Generation Jalisco" cartel, nicknamed "El Mencho". The group, which is said to have approximately 19,000 members, has announced that they will take revenge and may even target civilians.
Against the backdrop of increasing violence, it was decided to suspend mass events, including football games, for security purposes.