A new survey finds residents of Mexico's World Cup host cities worry the tournament will raise the cost of living, snarl traffic and widen inequality.
Survey of 460 residents in Mexico's World Cup host cities identifies main concerns: rising costs, traffic, and benefits concentrated in few sectors. Public investment clustering in tourist zones risks widening inequality and displacing residents.
México · Society
Key Facts
—A wary public. Residents of México’s host cities greet the World Cup with caution.
—The study. A university survey polled 460 people across three host cities.
—Top worry. Many fear a higher cost of living during the tournament.
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