Free and Sovereign State of Jalisco, western Mexico, one of 32 federal entities
France is investigating a failure to act after the disappearance of Lyhanna, an 11-year-old girl, and the discovery of her body near Fleurance. A 41-year-old father is in custody as the key suspect, amid renewed concerns about prior sexual assault allegations and the handling of those cases.
Drones have been neutralized near World Cup venues and team camps as Mexico enforces Plan Kukulkán. Authorities warn spectators and participants; Canada and the U.S. remain on alert as violence linked to cartel activity and political risk continues to influence preparations across host cities.
In the wake of Mexico hosting the World Cup, families of missing people highlight 135,000 cases across the country, using the tournament to draw attention. Guadalajara features FIFA-style posters, while protests press for government action and enhanced search efforts.
A 28-year-old man has died after a crocodile dragged him from Marina Vallarta Beach as witnesses including a couple visiting from California attempted to rescue him. The body was recovered about 12 hours later.
Senior CJNG figure Ramón Ángel Álvarez Ayala, known as El R-1, has been captured in Jalisco. Authorities say he organized Valeria Marquez’s murder in May 2025 and is connected to the November 2025 murder of Uruapan mayor Carlos Manzo. Gas-laden violence in Sinaloa and wider CJNG activity are intensifying. The case ties to multiple high-profile killings and a broader cartel war.