Mexico City police teargas teachers’ protest 10 days before World Cup
Summary
Police in Mexico City used teargas against teachers who protested near a major fan event site for the 2026 World Cup. The teachers wanted to voice their demands for higher salaries and pension changes before the World Cup starts in June.Key Facts
- Teachers protested near the Zocalo plaza, where a “Fan fest” for the 2026 World Cup is being built.
- Police used teargas to stop teachers from entering the plaza.
- The protest began when teachers broke through metal barriers set up to protect the event area.
- Hundreds of riot police guarded the site behind tall metal barricades.
- A union leader said the event might be suspended due to the protests.
- The protest was organized by a dissident group from the teacher’s union called CNTE.
- The CNTE group has threatened to bring “millions” of teachers to protest during the World Cup if their demands are not met.
- One protester was injured and needed medical help after being hit in the head by an unknown object.
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