Possible serial killer is latest horror to upend Mexico World Cup host region — two weeks before first match
The Mexican state of Jalisco, set to host several FIFA World Cup 2026 matches, is facing serious concerns as police investigate the possible presence of a serial killer. Three women were found murdered in Puerto Vallarta, raising fears about safety in a region popular with American tourists. This violence follows a wave of cartel-related incidents that have marred the area's reputation just weeks before the tournament begins.
- ▪Police discovered the bodies of three slain women in Puerto Vallarta, all with similar characteristics.
- ▪The murders are being investigated for potential connections to ongoing cartel violence in the region.
- ▪Jalisco is set to host multiple World Cup games, including four in Guadalajara, which may be affected by the recent violence.
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World News Possible serial killer is latest horror to upend Mexico World Cup host region — two weeks before first match By Ronny Reyes Published May 26, 2026, 6:18 p.m. ET See more of our coverage in your search results. Add The California Post on Google The Mexican state set to host multiple games for the FIFA World Cup 2026 is making headlines for all the wrong reasons, again — as fears grow that a serial killer may be loose in a popular resort town for American tourists. Jalisco State is once again under scrutiny after police recently discovered the bodies of three slain women, all with similar characteristics, in Puerto Vallarta.
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