Just days before the 2026 FIFA World Cup begins, Mexico City has witnessed violent protests targeting government buildings. Demonstrators, linked to a faction of the CNTE teachers’ union, stormed the Education Ministry headquarters, damaging property and setting small fires. The unrest comes as the city prepares for the tournament’s opening match between Mexico and South Africa on June 11 at the historic Azteca Stadium. President Claudia Sheinbaum has stated that her government will not resort to repression ahead of the global event.
The teachers are demanding a significant salary increase and the repeal of a controversial pension law. Although the government has offered a 9 percent pay raise, protesters continue to demand a 100 percent increase. The current starting monthly salary for public school teachers in Mexico is about 967 dollars. Demonstrators have also threatened to continue their movement during the World Cup if their demands remain unmet.
Despite the political tension, the Mexican government remains firm in its commitment to hosting the World Cup as planned.
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