The World Cup’s arrival in Mexico is a stark illustration of the absurdity of the world we’ve reached thanks to the power of large corporations; of the crisis of our current civilization, a society trapped in a power economy, manipulated by addictions.
Mexico’s three year crisis is causing desperation, aggravated by US crop dumping, a hostile Agriculture Secretary, monopoly profiteering and an unwillingness from the government to protect agriculture and food sovereignty.
150,000 new cases of type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular disease in Mexico result from Coca Cola consumption annually. Does the US corporation need free advertising from the President, too?
Section 9’s General Secretary said a strike during the World Cup could be avoided by President Sheinbaum keeping her promise to repeal the 2007 ISSSTE Law and meeting other demands.
Doctors in the area estimate that up to 70% of their patients suffer from some ailment related to constant exposure to particulate matter & fumes emitted by heavy machinery.
Mexico City residents are organizing Anti-World Cup Days to protest water theft and gentrification that have accompanied preparations for the World Cup, put on by the corrupt, international criminal consortium known as FIFA.
CDMX’s Head of Government as said that she respects the memorials, but has also warned that she can move them, stoking fears.
Mexico negotiated a complete tax exemption for FIFA during Enrique Peña Nieto’s presidency (unlike agreements reached by Canada & the US) and a substantial commitment of public investment.
Campesinos, who shut down border crossings and major highways twice last year and face ruin due to the dumping of US crops, believe the government is sacrificing Mexican agriculture in order to secure a USMCA deal.
Hyper-charged gentrification, dispossession and social cleansing are intensifying neighbourhood resistance near Azteca Stadium, the opening venue for the FIFA sporting event.