Society · July 2026

Mexico City, July 4 – The England national football team was met with boos upon arrival at their hotel in Mexico City, as local fans expressed displeasure ahead of an upcoming match. In a separate incident, Ecuador's loss to Mexico in a Cup match has triggered a wave of disinformation online, with some posts falsely linking the defeat to drug cartel threats. Mexico City authorities have expanded public viewing screens and enacted a new dry law following deaths linked to Cup celebrations. Mexican authorities have uncovered the remains of a kidnapped journalist, adding to a string of violent incidents targeting the press in the country.