Mexico City Repairs Paseo de la Reforma After World Cup Celebrations

Mexico City authorities have commenced repairs along the Paseo de la Reforma, a major avenue, following the Mexican national team's defeat in the World Cup and the subsequent cessation of large-scale public celebrations. The Secretariat of Urban Development and Services (Sobse) deployed crews to work on the planters and sidewalks near the Angel of Independence, focusing on replacing plants damaged by the large crowds that had gathered for the team's earlier victories.

During an inspection, it was observed that workers were decompacting soil in areas between the Glorieta del Ahuehuete and the Angel of Independence. These areas had seen plants crushed underfoot by enthusiastic fans. One worker explained the necessity of preparing the soil before replanting, stating, "First, the soil must be moved before planting, so that it rains and the soil absorbs the water; otherwise, the plants will dry out."

Crews also addressed the tree pits along the roadside, where vegetation had been affected. The central median, stretching from the Glorieta del Ahuehuete to the Angel of Independence, was left with few marigold flowers, though national and international tourists were still seen taking photos at the site. Additionally, a tourist information module located on Paseo de la Reforma near Amberes Street displayed graffiti and aesthetic damage, including missing letters from a 3D "CDMX" sign.

Workers were also involved in the logistical removal of screens and audiovisual equipment that had been installed along Reforma, from Hidalgo Avenue to the Estela de Luz monument. These installations had been used to broadcast the World Cup matches, drawing large crowds to the avenue throughout the tournament.

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First, the soil must be moved before planting, so that it rains and the soil absorbs the water; otherwise, the plants will dry out.