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Mexican street vendors fear eviction ahead of 2026 World Cup despite economic promises.
Mexico City street vendors face displacement fears ahead of the 2026 World Cup, which will bring 13 matches to the city, including five at Azteca Stadium.
While officials project nearly $3 billion in economic benefits, many informal vendors, like gelatin seller Alejandra Zarazua, fear eviction despite years of operation without permits.
Some stalls have been cleared overnight, with vendors reporting lost belongings and accusing authorities of corruption, likening the situation to organized control.
Though FIFA and city officials say relocation negotiations are ongoing, many remain excluded from planning.
A few hope to secure official contracts to operate inside stadiums, while others prepare to adapt by selling from bags or moving locations.
The city’s 1.5 million street vendors, vital to its culture and economy, remain anxious as preparations advance.
Los vendedores callejeros mexicanos temen ser desalojados antes de la Copa Mundial de 2026 a pesar de las promesas económicas.