Ten years ago this town was bustling with tourists and locals alike, enjoying the warmth of summer evenings on our quiet streets. Now it's a different story. Night after night, the news is filled with reports from south of the border.

Yesterday, Mexico’s president addressed the nation, assuring visitors that there is no risk to their safety during the FIFA events. But when you've lived here 40 years and watched as things have fallen apart...

"El Mencho" was a name whispered in fear back when I had kids still in school. Now it's out in the open, plastered across every news channel. And what happens after that?

Not long ago, you could walk through the city without worrying about your safety. Back when people still trusted their government to keep them safe from such violence.

Mexico’s military operation against him sparked a wave of retaliation. Blood in the streets, chaos in the markets. And now they want us to believe everything is under control?

Who's going to tell that to the families who lost loved ones? Who's going to explain it to those who saw their homes and businesses destroyed by this war?

I've lived here my whole life, seen a lot of presidents come and go. But never before have I felt so unsure about what the future holds.

When you see the headlines today compared to just last week, it's hard not to wonder if things are getting better or worse.

The president's words sound good on paper, but when you've seen the aftermath of such violence...

This isn't the first time we've heard promises like this. And yet here we are again, asking ourselves whether we can really trust them.

Every time there’s a change in administration, they come in with new plans and renewed hope. But something always seems to slip through the cracks.

The question remains: Can these FIFA events truly be safe when violence is just around the corner?

Back then, you could leave your door unlocked at night. Now that’s a luxury we can only dream about. So tell me again, how is everything under control?