Uthmeier, federal partners warn of human trafficking during FIFA World Cup

By: Liv Caputo

Outlets: Florida Phoenix

Published: June 16, 2026

Words: 381

Last Updated: 1 month, 1 week ago

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Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier and a coalition of state, federal, and private partners warned Floridians Tuesday of a heightened risk of human trafficking, a day after Miami hosted its first of seven FIFA World Cup matches.

Up to one million visitors are anticipated in the greater Miami area alone during soccer’s top global tournament.

“We are still ranked very high when it comes to top locations for human trafficking, not just in the country …

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