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Mexico City’s Airport Got a $500 Million Renovation for the 2026 World Cup. Was It Enough?

Mexico City’s Airport Got a $500 Million Renovation for the 2026 World Cup. Was It Enough?
NYT World Sunday 07 June 2026, 09:00 UTC By James Wagner and Luis Antonio Rojas 1 min read
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Construction near passenger areas and a giant replica of the World Cup trophy last month at Benito Juárez International Airport in Mexico City.

Construction near passenger areas and a giant replica of the World Cup trophy last month at Benito Juárez International Airport in Mexico City.
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