Amnesty International (AI) on Thursday condemned the violence by security forces during the large protests in southern Mexico City surrounding the opening of the 2026 World Cup, in which police used fire extinguishers to disperse demonstrators. The organization demanded respect for and protection of the rights to freedom of expression, peaceful assembly and protest.

Women searcher collectives, who are planning a peaceful protest to coincide with the opening match of the 2026 FIFA World Cup must be protected

La organización informó que actuará como observadora durante la protesta