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Mexico City Drops Early School Year End After Backlash

5/14/2026

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The government abandoned a plan to end the school year six weeks early after backlash.
Mexico City mayor Clara Brugada asked businesses to let employees work remotely during the tournament.
President Claudia Sheinbaum said the decision preserves six-week vacations and promises security and World Cup public-works completion.
Parents and the National Union of Parents called the proposal unacceptable because it would cut learning time for 23.4 million students.

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The government abandoned a plan to end the school year six weeks early after backlash.
Mexico City mayor Clara Brugada asked businesses to let employees work remotely during the tournament.
President Claudia Sheinbaum said the decision preserves six-week vacations and promises security and World Cup public-works completion.
Parents and the National Union of Parents called the proposal unacceptable because it would cut learning time for 23.4 million students.