Stay up to date with notifications from The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.Jump to contentThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged inAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleThe renovations, featuring elements such as chandeliers, marble floors, and axolotl murals, have become a viral sensation online, with locals playfully dubbing the trend "axolotlization.” (Reuters)Mexico City is undergoing a rapid cosmetic makeover, including the Hidalgo metro station, ahead of the FIFA World Cup, drawing global attention. The renovations, featuring elements such as chandeliers, marble floors, and axolotl murals, have become a viral sensation online, with locals playfully dubbing the trend "axolotlization." Critics argue the government is prioritizing superficial appearances for World Cup visitors over addressing the city's significant infrastructure deficiencies, such as deteriorating metro systems and flooding. Social media users have engaged in creative mockery, dressing elegantly at the revamped Hidalgo station to highlight the perceived incongruity of the changes. While some residents view the efforts as a positive step to showcase Mexico to the world, others, including art historians, contend that the government is failing to address the city's real needs. In fullChandeliers and chaos: Mexico City Metro’s palace-style makeover sparks local furyThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in
Mexico City’s fancy new metro has residents dressing for the occasion
Stay up to date with notifications from The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.Jump to contentThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged inAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleThe renovations, featuring elements such as chandeliers, marble floors, and axolotl murals, have become a viral sensation online, with locals playfully dubbing the trend "axolotlization.” (Reuters)Mexico City is undergoing a rapid cosmetic makeover, including the Hidalgo metro station, ahead of the FIFA World Cup, drawing global attention. The renovations, featuring elements such as chandeliers, marble floors, and axolotl murals, have become a viral sensation online, with locals playfully dubbing the trend "axolotlization." Critics argue the government is prioritizing superficial appearances for World Cup visitors over addressing the city's significant infrastructure deficiencies, such as deteriorating metro systems and flooding. Social media users have engaged in creative mockery, dressing elegantly at the revamped Hidalgo station to highlight the perceived incongruity of the changes. While some residents view the efforts as a positive step to showcase Mexico to the world, others, including art historians, contend that the government is failing to address the city's real needs. In fullChandeliers and chaos: Mexico City Metro’s palace-style makeover sparks local furyThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in
