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  • A 5-minute taxi ride for 12,000 pesos? A tourist traveling for the World Cup reports excessive fares in Mexico.

    A 5-minute taxi ride for 12,000 pesos? A tourist traveling for the World Cup reports excessive fares in Mexico.

  • CDMX alerts on road closures this weekend due to the World Cup caravan

    CDMX alerts on road closures this weekend due to the World Cup caravan

    The Secretariat of Mobility of Mexico City (SEMOVI) reported this Thursday on the closures of highways and main avenues that will take place this weekend on the occasion of the official welcome parade for the national teams participating in the 2026 World Cup.

    The route is scheduled to start from the National Museum of Anthropology in Polanco to the capital Zócalo, passing through Paseo de la Reforma. The participation of thousands of fans from around the world who are already in the capital is expected.

    Main affected roads

    • Paseo de la Reforma (from Chapultepec to Zócalo)
    • Avenida Juárez
    • Madero up to Zócalo

    The closures will be active from 08:00 to 18:00 on Saturday, June 13. Authorities recommend using the Metro, Metrobús, or the Mexicable as transportation alternatives during that day.

  • A 5-minute taxi for 12,000 pesos: World Cup tourist denounces abusive rates in Mexico

    A 5-minute taxi for 12,000 pesos: World Cup tourist denounces abusive rates in Mexico

    A tourist who came to Mexico for the 2026 World Cup posted on social media his experience with a taxi driver who charged him 12,000 pesos for a journey of just five minutes near the Azteca Stadium.

    The video, which quickly went viral on platforms like TikTok and X (formerly Twitter), shows the service receipt where the charged amount is seen, equivalent to approximately 600 US dollars.

    The Secretariat of Tourism of Mexico City reacted to the video and announced that an investigation will be opened into the case, while reminding that the rates of concessioned taxis are regulated and that there are official applications to report excessive charges.

    “We call on all national and foreign tourists to use transportation platforms such as InDrive, Uber, or site taxis, which have transparent and traceable rates,” the dependency said in its statement.

  • FIFA is under investigation in Texas for fraudulent ticket sales and inflated prices at the 2026 World Cup

    FIFA is under investigation in Texas for fraudulent ticket sales and inflated prices at the 2026 World Cup

    Texas has opened a new investigation against FIFA for alleged fraudulent sales of tickets for the 2026 World Cup.

  • US issues travel alert to Mexico for the 2026 World Cup? Here is what authorities say

    US issues travel alert to Mexico for the 2026 World Cup? Here is what authorities say

    With the arrival of the 2026 World Cup in Mexico, the US Department of State updated its travel warnings for American citizens planning to visit the country during the tournament.

    The update notes that travelers should take extra precautions in certain areas of the country, although it acknowledges that the World Cup host cities — Mexico City, Guadalajara, and Monterrey — have increased security measures for the event.

    Mexican authorities responded to the warning insisting that Mexico is “perfectly prepared” to receive the millions of tourists who will visit the country during the tournament, and that thousands of additional security elements have been deployed in the host cities.

    The president of the Mexican Football Federation (FMF) also stepped forward and stated that the country has the logistical capacity and necessary infrastructure to guarantee the security and hospitality that the world expects.

  • AICM issues alert over possible blockades; asks to arrive early ahead of protests

    AICM issues alert over possible blockades; asks to arrive early ahead of protests

    The Mexico City International Airport (AICM) issued an alert for passengers with flights scheduled for Thursday, given the possibility that planned protests in the surroundings could affect access to the terminals.

    Through a statement, the AICM noted that it recommends “arriving early at the airport, given the possible presence of protests in the surroundings of the AICM, which could affect your arrival at the terminals.”

    The airport reported that it is coordinating with security authorities to guarantee access for passengers with boarding passes, however, it asked travelers to take the necessary precautions.

    As part of the security measures implemented to face this scenario, the AICM informed that National Guard elements will be present in the vicinity of the airport to guarantee access and facilitate security procedures.

    “If you have a flight today, we recommend leaving early and if you have questions, contact your airline to know the available options given the possible affectations,” the AICM statement reported.

  • Sheinbaum announces new security plan for the 2026 World Cup venues in Mexico

    Sheinbaum announces new security plan for the 2026 World Cup venues in Mexico

    President Claudia Sheinbaum presented this Wednesday the national security operation that will accompany the 2026 World Cup matches held in Mexico, especially in the Azteca (CDMX), Akron (Guadalajara), and BBVA (Monterrey) stadiums.

    The plan contemplates the deployment of more than 30,000 elements of the National Guard, the Secretariat of Citizen Security, and state police in the sports venues and their surroundings during match days.

    “Mexico welcomes the world with open arms. We are prepared to give the best welcome to the tourists and fans arriving in our country.”

    Claudia Sheinbaum, President of Mexico

    Additionally, more than 5,000 video surveillance cameras will be installed in the peripheral areas of the stadiums, with real-time monitoring from specialized command centers that will coordinate the response to any incident.