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Check out OSAC Major Events' most recent reports on the five Mexico & Canada host cities for the upcoming 2026 FIFA World Cup.

OSAC has produced five city guides for each of the host cities in Mexico and Canada in the run-up to the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The information below should be read in conjunction with the U.S. Department of State’s Travel...

OSAC has produced five city guides for each of the host cities in Mexico and Canada in the run-up to the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The information below should be read in conjunction with the U.S. Department of State’s Travel...

OSAC has produced five city guides for each of the host cities in Mexico and Canada in the run-up to the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The information below should be read in conjunction with the U.S. Department of State’s Travel...

On February 25, 2026, OSAC members joined a snap call featuring Regional Security Officers (RSOs) from the Embassy and Consulates of Mexico regarding the aftermath of the Government of Mexico’s law enforcement action aga...

The 2026 FIFA World Cup will take place from June 11 to July 19. The tournament presents a logistical challenge for host countries, participants, and sponsors as the host cities span North America to include 16 stadiums...

Please see general travel security guidance for Mexico below. For further information on Mexico, view the U.S. Department of State’s Travel Advisory and OSAC’s Country Security Report.

Mexico continues to be a strategically important market for U.S. businesses, particularly in manufacturing, logistics, agriculture, and business services. However, security threats pose significant risks to companies wit...

Mexico City saw three separate protests related to gentrification in July. These protests showed an increase in anti-U.S. sentiment among protesters, with vandalism occurring and individuals perceived to be foreign in th...

Mexico will hold its first-ever judicial elections on Sunday, June 1. The election follows last year’s controversial reform process with the potential for unrest and political violence elevated around the upcoming electi...

As a result of recent violent incidents in Baja California Sur state (BCS), the U.S. Department of State issued a security alert on April 25 notifying individuals of violent events to encourage heightened awareness and r...

In February, the U.S. government designated eight Latin American transnational criminal organizations (TCOs) as foreign terrorist organizations (FTOs) and specially designated global terrorists (SDGT). This report aims t...

Tabasco has experienced a significant increase in violent crime, with homicides rising by 202.1% from 2023 to 2024. The violence is largely driven by conflicts between the organized crime groups Jalisco New Generation Ca...

This report is a travel brief for those with staff visiting the Los Cabos municipality. The Los Cabos municipality in the state of Baja California Sur, Mexico is a popular tourist destination with relatively low percepti...

Tamaulipas has experienced numerous shootouts between security forces and armed groups recently, primarily involving factions of the Gulf Cartel. The state faces significant security challenges, including violent clashes...

Two rival factions of the Sinaloa Cartel have engaged in a violent internal conflict beginning in September 2024, following a high-profile arrest of two leadership figures. The conflict has paralyzed the city Culiacan an...

This OSAC report provides a brief update on recent events in Latin America and the Caribbean, with a special focus on extreme weather events and natural disasters.

Two leading Sinaloan Cartel figures, Ismael “El Mayo” Zambabda and Joaquin Guzman Lopez, were arrested on July 25 in El Paso, Texas. While the details around the arrests are not fully clear, this report reviews their imp...

Despite becoming one of the most popular beach destinations in Mexico in recent years, high rates of crime continue to linger over Tulum. Overall, violent crime in the city is targeted towards individuals participating i...

This OSAC report provides a brief update on recent events in Latin America and the Caribbean.