Mexico City, June 3, 2026 (AFP) - Mexico's president vows to avoid 'trap' of pre-World Cup crackdown

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2026-06-03

Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum said Wednesday that she would not "fall into the trap" of cracking down on protests days before the country hosts the opening game in the World Cup. On Tuesday, protesting teachers toppled towering statues of football players on Mexico City's main promenade and threatened protests during the World Cup if the government does not respond to their labor demands. The world's biggest football extravaganza, which i......

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