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Mexico City police teargas teachers’ protest 10 days before World Cup
Clash began when teachers broke through metal barrier at entrance to Zocalo plaza, where fans will watch gameMexico City police hurled teargas at protesting teachers to keep them from reaching the historic square where the “Fan fest” for the 2026 World Cup is under construction, according to AFP journalists. The clash started when teachers broke through one of the metal barriers that have been set up at the entrance to the Zocalo plaza, a block from the government palace and a giant screen...
Mexico City police teargas teachers’ protest 10 days before World Cup
Clash began when teachers broke through metal barrier at entrance to Zocalo plaza, where fans will watch gameMexico City police hurled teargas at protesting teachers to keep them from reaching the historic square where the “Fan fest” for the 2026 World Cup is under construction, according to AFP journalists. The clash started when teachers broke through one of the metal barriers that have been set up at the entrance to the Zocalo plaza, a block from the government palace and a giant screen...
Mexican police tear-gas teachers' protest 10 days before World Cup
Mexico City police hurled tear gas at protesting teachers to keep them from reaching the historic square where the "Fan fest" for the 2026 World Cup is under construction. The clash started when teachers broke through one of the metal barriers that have been set up at the entrance to the Zocalo plaza, a block from the government palace and a giant screen where fans will watch Mexico's first World Cup game on June 11.
Teacher protests in Mexico could spoil the World Cup party
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Will Mexico's World Cup party be spoiled by teacher protest?
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Mexico protesters storm government building days before World Cup
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Striking teachers bring Mexico City to a standstill ahead of World Cup
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