Josias Ramirez

Josias Ramirez is a resident of Matamoros, Mexico, bordering Texas. He shared insights on the impact of drug cartel violence on daily life, particularly during the World Cup festivities. Despite the excitement surrounding the tournament, he highlighted the constant fear residents experience due to crime, indicating that even those involved with the cartels seem to be momentarily distracted by the soccer matches, yet the underlying reality of life in a border town remains fraught with danger.