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A Mexican village warned of a cartel offensive during the World Cup. Then the drone attacks began

  • During the World Cup, cartel drones reportedly dropped bombs on a rural Guerrero community, forcing residents to shelter, flee or hide in an abandoned clinic.
  • Locals say they warned authorities but got little help, and officials initially denied the attacks after videos circulated.
  • Critics say Mexico’s heavy security focus on World Cup host cities left other regions exposed, prompting armed vigilante groups to form and many families to be displaced.
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