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The Morena bench in the capital’s Congress joined the call of the head of Government, Clara Brugada, for citizens to enjoy the round of 16 match between Mexico and England in the festivals organized by the mayors. The objective: avoid crowds and prevent incidents like those that occurred after last Tuesday’s meeting.

Recommendations for a safe celebration

Deputy Xóchitl Bravo urged the population to follow the instructions of the authorities. Celebrating close to home, he said, avoids trips to Paseo de la Reforma and the Ángel de la Independencia, usual concentration points during the 2026 World Cup.

Bravo pointed out that the increase in attendees at the celebrations forced organizational and security measures to be reinforced. He asked those who attend the FIFA Fan Fest in the Zócalo or the football festivals to remain in those spaces and follow the instructions of Civil Protection at all times.

Preventive measures

Among the recommendations are:

• Arrive early to the venues.
• Identify evacuation routes and meeting points.
• Avoid crowds at the entrances.
• Respect the instructions of the security and logistics personnel.

Deputy Paulo Emilio García reported that the 16 municipalities will have at least one football festival, adding 62 points of free screening of the match. In addition, there will be artistic and musical presentations. The activities are free, but with limited space. García invited people to respect the capacity and avoid viral challenges that could put their integrity at risk.

The municipal treasurer of Tulum, Vicente Francisco Aldape Moncada, was secured at the Cancun International Airport by elements of the National Guard. The arrest occurred at 6:10 a.m. on July 2 in Terminal 2, in an operation coordinated with federal authorities, without additional incidents. The Attorney General’s Office (FGR) had requested his capture, according to the Secretariat of Security and Citizen Protection.

The municipal government of Tulum confirmed the fact and indicated that Aldape was carrying one or two firearms at the time of his arrest. The investigation was carried out by the FGR.

Background of the official

The treasurer previously served as coordinator of advisors for the municipal Treasury in 2022, when the current councilor held the position of treasurer. His arrest joins other recent cases of municipal officials investigated in Tulum, amid allegations of alleged acts of corruption and internal administrative movements, including dismissals in areas such as Civil Protection and Inspection.

The United States Embassy in Mexico issued a security alert aimed at its citizens in the country, on the occasion of the match between Mexico and England on Sunday, July 5 at the Mexico City Stadium, within the round of 16 of the 2026 World Cup.

The diplomatic representation, headed by Ambassador Ronald Johnson, warned that during the tournament there have been large gatherings in stadiums, Fan Fests and public spaces, which has caused incidents at recent celebrations in the capital.

Embassy recommendations

In its message, the embassy recommended extreme precautions at mass events. He pointed out that gatherings to watch games and celebrations have caused injuries and even deaths, so he asked to be attentive to the environment and avoid risky situations.

The alert also included warnings about possible mobilizations and demonstrations during the event. He indicated that participating in political activities could lead to immigration arrests or sanctions under Mexican law.