Sheinbaum hails 'Plan Kukulkán' success, showcasing Mexico's strength during World Cup

Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum honored the institutions and public officials involved in "Plan Kukulkán," the security strategy implemented during the 2026 World Cup. Speaking in Zumpango, State of Mexico, Sheinbaum declared that the successful execution of the plan demonstrated the world Mexico's robust institutions and its image as a peaceful, joyful, and hospitable nation.

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The success of this World Cup bears each of your names. Every institution contributed its capabilities, every public servant responsibly fulfilled the task of coordination assigned to them, proving that when Mexico works united, no challenge is insurmountable.

"The success of this World Cup bears each of your names," Sheinbaum told the attendees. "Every institution contributed its capabilities, every public servant responsibly fulfilled the task of coordination assigned to them, proving that when Mexico works united, no challenge is insurmountable."

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We showed the world our capacity and organization, our coordination capacity, the strength of our institutions, but above all we showed the true face of Mexico: a country at peace, a joyful country, a hospitable country, a country that receives visitors with respect, generosity, and a smile.

She emphasized that the event showcased Mexico's organizational prowess and coordination, but more importantly, the country's true face: "a country at peace, a joyful country, a hospitable country, a country that receives visitors with respect, generosity, and a smile." She noted that thousands of visitors left with fond memories of Mexico's landscapes, gastronomy, and culture.

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Because beyond the sporting result, they reminded us that when you play with heart, you always represent our country with honor.

The president specifically thanked Mexico City, Jalisco, and Monterrey for hosting World Cup matches. She also extended her gratitude to the Mexican national team for the joy they brought to citizens and for their passionate, dignified representation of the country. Sheinbaum concluded by praising the millions of Mexicans who filled the streets with enthusiasm, welcomed international visitors, and showcased the nation's strength: its people. "The world saw the face of a dignified, generous people, proud of its roots; it saw a Mexico that builds bridges with the entire world, a Mexico that finds richness in diversity and hospitality as a way of life."

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The world saw the face of a dignified, generous people, proud of its roots; it saw a Mexico that builds bridges with the entire world, a Mexico that finds richness in diversity and hospitality as a way of life.