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World Cup in Mexico City: Mexico kicked off the 2026 tournament with a 2-0 win over South Africa, but the viral star was “Merlin the duck,” a Mexico City streetside regular who paraded in El Tri colors and became an unofficial mascot. Sports & logistics: South Korea trained as a full squad again after injuries, setting up its Group A match vs Mexico; meanwhile, the expanded 48-team format is forcing huge travel demands across Mexico, the U.S., and Canada. Ticket affordability: Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum urged FIFA to reflect on high World Cup ticket prices after reports of steep ranges and empty seats in some venues. Public safety & crime: Mexico is also dealing with the fallout of organized crime and cross-border tensions, including a case where a woman arrested in Mexico named an alleged CJNG accountant. Weather watch: A developing system over northeastern Mexico has raised odds of a short-lived tropical storm in the Gulf, with heavy rain and flooding risk for parts of Texas and Louisiana. Human impact: A New Haven mom arrested by ICE last year is suing the U.S. government, alleging abusive treatment that harmed her children.

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Mexico City streetside quack turns into World Cup mascot

Mexico City streetside quack turns into World Cup mascot

Meet Merlin the duck: Mexico’s street bird becomes unofficial World Cup mascot

Meet Merlin the duck: Mexico’s street bird becomes unofficial World Cup mascot

Mexican national sentenced to 87 months for human smuggling at U.S.-Mexico border

Mexican national sentenced to 87 months for human smuggling at U.S.-Mexico border

West Adams man accused of killing wife, kidnapping daughter arrested in Mexico

West Adams man accused of killing wife, kidnapping daughter arrested in Mexico

Las Vegas nonprofit helps immigrant families prepare for return to Mexico

Las Vegas nonprofit helps immigrant families prepare for return to Mexico

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Mexico Middle School had 2 Asian and Pacific Islander students in 2025-26


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