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Mexico steps up security at World Cup 2026 fan zone amid growing unrest
Co-host’s government adamant Zócalo event will go ahead 100,000 expected at official fan festival for kick-off Mexico is planning to increase the police and security presence around Zócalo plaza in Mexico City to ensure the World Cup fan festival can go ahead amid growing social unrest and public protests. Much of the city’s historic centre, including the Catedral Metropolitana and the Aztec ruin Templo Mayor, is locked down, but the government of President Claudia Sheinbaum is adamant Zócalo will remain open throughout the tournament. Continue reading...
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According to The Guardian’s source item, Mexico steps up security at World Cup 2026 fan zone amid growing unrest, Co-host’s government adamant Zócalo event will go ahead 100,000 expected at official fan festival for kick-off Mexico is planning to increase the police and security presence around Zócalo plaza in Mexico City to ensure the World Cup fan festival can go ahead amid growing social unrest and public protests. Much of the city’s historic centre, including the Catedral Metropolitana and the Aztec ruin Templo Mayor, is locked down, but the government of President Claudia Sheinbaum is adamant Zócalo will remain open throughout the tournament. Continue reading…
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- Mexico steps up security at World Cup 2026 fan zone amid growing unrestThe Guardian - 2026-06-06T14:30:10+00:00
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