Mexico opens World Cup with passion, parties and protests - Reuters
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Notable Quotes
"We’re not against the ball game, but they should be investing in education … not giving the city a makeover."
— Luis Antonio Rosales Narvaez , Activist
"If for some reason the Zocalo cannot be used for the opening, there are 18 venues where people can watch it free of charge."
— Claudia Sheinbaum , Politician
"This is our temple. It’s going to be a great World Cup, all of the protests will now be forgotten."
— Alejandro Garcia , Other
"The protests offered an opportunity for the teachers to make their demands known at 'an international level.'"
— Avelina Cruz Miguel , Activist
"Thank God it all worked out."
— Mario Martinez , Other
"FIFA is only interested in profit."
— Jonathan Cordoba , Other
"There is no support for education in Mexico."
— Avelina Cruz Miguel , Activist
"It's going to be a great World Cup, all of the protests will now be forgotten."
— Alejandro Garcia , Other
"FIFA is only interested in profit."
— Jonathan Cordoba , Other
"We’ve been asking for justice for four years."
— Ana Laura Velásquez Delgado , Activist
"We want to highlight that Mexico is facing a crisis of disappearances and also a crisis of impunity."
— Jorge Verasteguí González , Activist
"How can any of us be happy with these responses?"
— Emiliano Cárdenas , Activist
"The protesters are simply seeking to weaponize the spotlight of the World Cup."
— Claudia Sheinbaum , Politician
Key People
Alejandro Fernández is a Mexican singer known for his romantic ballads.
A fan expressing pride in Mexico hosting the World Cup.
A mother searching for her missing son and advocating for justice for missing persons in Mexico.
An elementary school teacher protesting for better pay.
Claudia Sheinbaum is the President of Mexico City.
Emiliano Cárdenas is a protester who traveled to Mexico City to join the teachers' strike.
A fan criticizing FIFA's profit motives.
An activist searching for his missing brother and nephew, highlighting the crisis of disappearances in Mexico.
He is a protest organizer speaking against the prioritization of World Cup spending over social needs.
A fan who preferred the fan zone over expensive stadium tickets.
Colombian singer known for her performances and music.
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Amid escalating protests and social tensions, Mexico City prepares for the World Cup opening, with authorities ensuring security measures are in place.
Mexico City faces protests ahead of the World Cup opener, with various groups voicing grievances as the city prepares for the historic event.
As Mexico City prepares for the World Cup opener, various groups, including teachers and families of missing persons, plan protests, reflecting the city's complex social landscape ahead of the tournament.
Mexico City readies for the World Cup opening with festive celebrations at Estadio Azteca, while protests underscore social unrest in the city.
Mexico City prepares for the World Cup opening with vibrant celebrations at Estadio Azteca, while protests continue outside the stadium.
Mexico City hosts the World Cup opening with vibrant celebrations at Estadio Azteca, while protests highlight social tensions in the capital.
An escalating teachers’ strike and concerns around public perception have left locals with complicated feelings on the eve of the tournament’s opener.
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