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- President Claudia Sheinbaum invited street-vendor Merlin the duck onto her Monday press briefing stage.
- She announced government assistance for Merlin’s family as the vendor seeks a trademark to support a son with mental illness.
- Owner Karla Gómez says Merlin runs her streetside beverage stall and wears shoes to protect his feet.
- After the opening World Cup victory, Merlin was seen on Reforma avenue and called a symbol of Mexican families.
