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The cosmetic makeover that authorities have attempted to give the capital as visitors arrive from around the globe also has become a symbol of criticisms that the government is prioritizing its superficial appearance for World Cup The roar of construction reverberates through Mexico City’s Hidalgo metro station, a site that has become a viral sensation online.