Extreme concern worldwide about the wave of violence wreaking havoc in Mexico following the death of "El Mencho," the leader of one of the country's main cartels. All of this comes in the midst of the start of the ATP Acapulco 2026: many have been worried about the viability of the event, leading the tournament to issue an official statement confirming that the event will proceed as planned, reinforcing security measures outside the venue and confirming that the players' complex is not at any risk. The preliminary phase has been completed without incidents, and there is no indication of any cancellations.
📢 Official announcement.
— Abierto Mexicano de Tenis (@AbiertoTelcel) February 22, 2026
See you today at 4 PM at the Abierto Mexicano Telcel presented by HSBC. #AMT2026 pic.twitter.com/HOGGdbXFFc
#VIDEO 📹 | This is part of the security setup at the Arena GNP Seguros, where the main draw of the Abierto Mexicano de Tenis will begin tomorrow.
— Universal Deportes (@UnivDeportes) February 22, 2026
🏟️ Businesses near the venue closed early due to the violence unleashed in the country following the arrest of "El Mencho." pic.twitter.com/vfouANPJ2t
This news is an automatic translation. You can read the original news, El torneo de Acapulco garantiza su seguridad y sigue adelante a pesar de la violencia en México

