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Police Tear Gas Teachers Blocking World Cup Fan-Fest Screen

6/2/2026

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Police used tear gas to stop teachers from reaching the Zócalo where a giant World Cup fan-fest screen is being erected.
The clash left at least two protesters injured.
Union leader Filiberto Frausto said the fan-fest must be suspended because their cause outweighs a distraction.
President Claudia Sheinbaum’s government offered a 9% salary increase, far short of teachers’ 100% demand.

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Police used tear gas to stop teachers from reaching the Zócalo where a giant World Cup fan-fest screen is being erected.
The clash left at least two protesters injured.
Union leader Filiberto Frausto said the fan-fest must be suspended because their cause outweighs a distraction.
President Claudia Sheinbaum’s government offered a 9% salary increase, far short of teachers’ 100% demand.