Mexico City is preparing to host the World Cup for an unprecedented third time. With only hours remaining before the tournament kicks off in the capital, preparations have shifted into high gear.
However, authorities are facing potential challenges as various groups seek to use the global platform to highlight their causes. Planned local protests involving farmers, pensioners, and hospital and transport workers threaten to create headaches for both football fans and officials.
Among these demonstrations is a protest led by the CNTE teachers union, which has been on strike since last week.
In response to these protests and a cartel violence scare, host cities have ramped up security. President Sheinbaum has promised a safe World Cup as large security deployments are implemented.