Thousands of Mexican teachers have taken to the streets, calling for significant salary increases ahead of the highly anticipated 2026 FIFA World Cup, which will be hosted by the United States, Canada, and Mexico. The protests, which are part of a long-standing labor dispute, aim to pressure the government into addressing the nation's underfunded education system and provide teachers with a much-needed pay raise. As the country prepares to welcome millions of international visitors for the World Cup, the teachers' union is using the event as a backdrop to highlight the struggles faced by educators in Mexico, who are among the lowest-paid in the region. The demonstrations are expected to continue in the coming weeks, with the government facing mounting pressure to respond to the teachers' demands.
Mexican teachers protest, demand salary hikes ahead of World Cup Reuters
