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Mexico's President Claudia Sheinbaum speaks gives a press conference on the reform the electoral law that will be sent to Congress for discussion and subsequent approval. Carlos Santiago/eyepix via ZUMA Press Wire/dpa
Co-host nation Mexico has presented its security plan for the FIFA World Cup, just two weeks after outbreaks of violence in the North American country following the killing of a drug lord.
More than 100,000 soldiers, police officers and private security forces, as well as drones, military aircraft and explosive detection dogs are to ensure the smooth running of the tournament in the summer, the Mexican government announced on Friday.
Mexico is hosting the tournament together with the United States and Canada.
"As you can see, we are well prepared," President Claudia Sheinbaum said at a press conference in the city of Guadalajara, one of the venues.
According to General Román Villalvazo, head of the World Cup security coordination centre in Mexico, three to four rings of security are to be established at all major World Cup locations, including stadiums, team hotels, airports and fan zones.
Thirteen World Cup matches to be held in Mexico
The World Cup opening match is scheduled to take place on June 11 in the Mexican capital. A total of 13 matches are due to be held in Mexico City, Guadalajara and Monterrey. European champions Spain, Mexico and South Korea are set to play in Guadalajara.
A wave of violence erupted on February 22 in several Mexican states after the death during an operation to arrest him of the drug lord Nemesio Oseguera Cervantes, also known as El Mencho.
Vehicles were set on fire, and illegal roadblocks were erected. More than 70 people lost their lives.
The chaos, just a few months before the FIFA World Cup, raised doubts about Mexico's suitability as a host nation.
The Mexican government assured that the safety of teams and visitors was guaranteed.
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