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Cravioto explains why CNTE's advance was not permitted: 'In 48 hours the World Cup will be inaugurated, and we had to se
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Cravioto explains why CNTE's advance was not permitted: 'In 48 hours the World Cup will be inaugurated, and we had to secure the stadium'

From El Universal · () Spanish

Translated from Spanish, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Government Secretary César Cravioto explained that the CNTE teachers' union was prevented from marching towards the Mexico City stadium to ensure security for the upcoming World Cup inauguration.
  • Cravioto stated that protests are permitted in Mexico City but must be peaceful and respect the rights of those attending the stadium event.
  • The decision aimed to safeguard the stadium venue, which was to host the World Cup opening ceremony within 48 hours.

Mexico City's Government Secretary, César Cravioto, stated that the National Union of Education Workers (CNTE) was not allowed to march towards the Mexico City stadium to ensure the security of the World Cup inauguration. The event was scheduled to begin in 48 hours.

Cravioto met with CNTE leaders at the protest site on Tlalpan avenue. He explained via phone that the operation was necessary to protect the stadium, emphasizing that while protests are allowed in the capital, they must be conducted peacefully and without infringing on the rights of attendees heading to the World Cup opening ceremony.

In 48 hours, the World Cup will be inaugurated, and we had to secure the venue.

— César CraviotoCravioto explained the reasoning behind preventing the CNTE's march towards the stadium.

He stressed that the government's priority was to secure the venue for the international event. The decision reflects a balance between allowing citizens to exercise their right to protest and ensuring the safety and smooth execution of a major global sporting event.

In CDMX you can protest, and we ask that it be done peacefully and respecting the rights of those who want to go to the stadium for the inauguration.

— César CraviotoCravioto addressed the right to protest while emphasizing the need for security and respect for other citizens.
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Originally published by El Universal in Spanish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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