Mexico City's teacher protests may target the airport and the Estadio Azteca during World Cup week. What is threat vs reality, and how to protect your trip.
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Key Facts
The threat. Mexico City’s dissident teachers’ union, the CNTE, says it may take its protest to the city’s main airport and the World Cup’s opening stadium next week.
The timing. The union’s national assembly meets Sunday, June 7, to set exact dates; the tournament opens Thursday, June 11.
Not yet scheduled. No airport or stadium blockade is confirmed — leaders have only named the AICM and the Estadio Azteca as possible targets.
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