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Incidents at Fan Fest trigger legal warning

The Fundidora Park Administration reported that those who enter without authorization could be placed at the disposal of the authorities for trespassing on private property. The measure comes after the disturbances recorded during the broadcast of the match between Mexico and Ecuador.

On Tuesday night, the Fan Fest area reached capacity an hour and a half before kickoff. Given the saturation, elements of the National Guard and Civil Force closed access to the park.

Reactions and use of irritant gas

Hundreds of fans who were left out showed their dissatisfaction. Some tried to force open the gates; Others jumped over the metal fences of Parque Fundidora and Paseo Santa Lucía to try to enter.

To contain the situation, the security forces used irritating gas. There were moments of tension and confrontations between police and assistants. Videos spread on networks show pushing and people running in the surroundings.

The Park Administration reiterated that access should only be through authorized entrances and respecting the capacity. Any irregular entry may lead to legal consequences.

A Mexican classic in football times

It appears everywhere: around stadiums, at celebrations, having a beer in bars. The anonymous masked wrestler has become one of the emblematic images of the World Cup in Mexico. Mexican wrestling found a new showcase in the soccer arena.

Travelers from all over the world have surrendered to this sport that, along with football, leads national passions. Inside the arenas, they forget about the World Cup fever for a few hours to live a unique night.

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As Spain took on Uruguay in Guadalajara, tens of thousands of fans tuned in to another spectacle: Místico and Máscara Dorada against The Bestia Mortos and Sammy Guevara in the iconic Arena México, known as the cathedral of wrestling.

“It was just fantastic, we really enjoyed it,” said Andy Winston, a native of Manchester, who has visited the three World Cup venues with his family. “You can’t come to Mexico and not come to wrestling. It’s a great tradition, a classic.”

In the stands, fans supported their favorites wearing jerseys from teams such as England, Japan, Brazil, Colombia and Mexico.

“It was a wonderful night, much better than I imagined,” said Brazilian Henrique Nunes dos Santos. “You connect in a way that seems like it’s all real… there’s a gigantic energy.”

The identity of a country

The origins of Mexican wrestling date back to the beginning of the 20th century. His style fuses techniques from American wrestling and Greco-Roman wrestling with aerial acrobatics. It was declared cultural heritage of Mexico City in 2018.

“Wrestling is in our roots. For almost 93 years of history it has been part of us Mexicans and it has also become a letter of introduction,” explained Julio César Rivera, spokesperson for the World Wrestling Council (CMLL).

The show combines sport, theater and tradition. The vibrant and colorful masks represent superheroes, animals or symbolic figures. Each one is designed to convey a unique visual language.

“Wrestling is my life,” said Star Black, a 30-year-old wrestler. “I began to fall in love with the masks, the capes, the flights, the sets and one day I made the decision to train.”

High prices at other tournament venues made Mexico a popular destination for tourists, according to José Ángel Garfias Frías, a UNAM wrestling expert. “The arenas are much more crowded and we see many tourists wearing t-shirts of their teams,” he said.

Although FIFA banned the use of masks in stadiums for safety, many fans wore them outside. “Wrestling is Mexico. It is part of our identity and it is as popular as soccer,” said Claudio Díaz, one of the masked men at the celebrations.

For some, wrestling best represents the country. “I feel that soccer does not represent us Mexicans so much; wrestling represents us more,” said the Legendary Dragon wrestler. “Here comes from all types of social classes: from the grandmother to the businessman.”

New calendar due to number termination

The Telecommunications Regulatory Commission (CRT) made official the extension of the Mandatory Cellular Registration. The deadline will now depend on the last digit of each line.

The measure was published in the Official Gazette of the Federation (DOF). Applies to both prepaid and postpaid. The CRT explained that a significant number of lines have not yet been registered.

The staggered calendar starts on August 15 and ends on December 31. If your line ends in 0, the deadline expires on August 15. For termination 1, it will be August 31. Those that end in 2 will have a deadline of September 15. Lines with termination 3 must register before September 30.

For completion 4, the maximum date is October 15. Lines ending in 5 will be able to do so until October 31. Those that conclude in 6 will have until November 15. For completion 7, the deadline is November 30. Lines with ending 8 must complete the process before December 15. Finally, if your number ends in 9, the deadline expires on December 31.

What happens if you don’t register

The CRT warned that this will be the only extension. After the deadline, the telephone companies will suspend the line for up to 72 hours. Only emergency calls and the reception of national alerts, such as earthquakes, will remain active. Access to mobile data will also be lost; Users will only be able to use messaging if they connect to a Wi-Fi network.

The organization indicated that the objective is to combat fraud and other illicit activities that are committed from anonymous lines. With this measure, Mexico joins a practice implemented in 166 countries.