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How Cartel Violence Is Infiltrating Local Soccer

NYT World Monday 29 June 2026, 09:00 UTC By Maria Abi-Habib, Leila Medina, Thomas Vollkommer, Guillermo Alvarez and Joey Sendaydiego 1 min read
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In Salamanca, Mexico, soccer matches are being plagued by violence and deaths in multiple shootings. Our investigative correspondent Maria Abi-Habib reports from the town.

In Salamanca, Mexico, soccer matches are being plagued by violence and deaths in multiple shootings. Our investigative correspondent Maria Abi-Habib reports from the town.
Salamanca (LOCATION) Mexico (LOCATION) Maria Abi-Habib (PERSON)
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