Mexico Event with Hugo Sánchez, Roberto Carlos Halted by Protest
During a World Cup promotional event at Deportivo Magdalena Mixhuca in Iztacalco, Mexico, football legends Hugo Sánchez and Roberto Carlos performed as mothers of disappeared persons staged a protest that halted the proceedings. The ceremony was part of the countdown to the 2026 World Cup, showcasing international icons.
Protesters displayed photographs and banners demanding action on missing persons cases, turning the venue into a political stage. Security forces temporarily blocked access, yet organizers chose to resume the program.
The incident highlighted the intersection of sport and social justice in the host nation.
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