Three Dead in Mexico City as Fans Celebrate World Cup Qualification
Three people died from asphyxiation in Mexico City after fans celebrated Mexico's 2-0 victory over Ecuador that secured their place in the World Cup last 16.
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Mexican Mayor Gunned Down in Oaxaca
Gunmen shot dead José Ángel Bravo Martínez, mayor of San Miguel Amatitlán in Mexico's Oaxaca state, in the latest assault on local government officials in the country.
Mexico Pledges Peaceful World Cup Opening Despite Teacher Union Protest Warnings
Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum has committed to a calm and orderly opening ceremony for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, rejecting any resort to heavy-handed police tactics even as the major teachers' union CNTE threatens demonstrations over unmet wage demands.
South Korea Sends Special Envoys to Mexico for World Cup Support
South Korea will dispatch two ruling Democratic Party lawmakers as special envoys to Mexico this week to support the national football team and strengthen diplomatic ties with the host nation.
Mexico City Braces for Unrest as World Cup Opening Looms
Mexico City faces mounting protests one week before the World Cup kicks off on June 11, with striking teachers, relatives of missing persons, and transport workers planning demonstrations at tournament venues.