World Cup 2026: Benito Juárez Mayor Signs Agreement with Hotel and Restaurant Sectors to Offer Better Tourist Experience

In anticipation of the 2026 World Cup, the mayor of Benito Juárez, Luis Mendoza, has signed a 10-point collaboration agreement with representatives from the hotel and restaurant industries. This initiative aims to improve the experience for both foreign and local tourists during the major sporting event and to enhance the image of the Benito Juárez delegation. The signing ceremony took place at the Polyforum Siqueiros.

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In Benito Juárez, we must show off, we must do, we must teach, we must show. That is why today, beyond the signing of this decalogue, it is a much greater commitment, because today I am asking you, obviously, in this relationship we are building of support, obviously to the most important productive sector we have and we must understand: the service sector, that you can go to any mayor's office, here in Benito Juárez we guarantee order and security.

Mayor Mendoza pledged the mayor's office's full support to the private sector, ensuring "all guarantees" for the 45-day duration of the World Cup. He emphasized the goal of establishing a lasting foundation for business security and visitor safety. Mendoza stated that the effort extends beyond the World Cup, serving as an opportunity for the government, private sector, and residents to present Benito Juárez to the world. He stressed the importance of maintaining order and security within the delegation, assuring that this commitment is ongoing.

The agreement is framed as more than just a set of rules; it's a call for collective pride in Benito Juárez, fostering absolute communication between the private and public sectors. Mendoza also announced an upcoming joint agreement with the Government of Mexico City, which will provide specific access and community support for tourists to watch World Cup matches on screens in secure public spaces.

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I am not here to tell you that we are going to simulate (...) this is what we have always had. Today we have to be ready to show it to the world, and that is what I want and count on me. This decalogue, beyond the rules, laws that govern us, is a call for all of us to feel proud of Benito Juárez, and for the private and government areas to be in absolute communication.

Jack Sourasky Olmos, president of the National Chamber of the Restaurant and Seasoned Food Industry (CANIRAC) in Mexico City, highlighted the World Cup as a "historic opportunity for the city and particularly for Benito Juárez." He stressed that the agreement signifies a shared responsibility to deliver a first-class experience when government, private enterprise, and citizens collaborate effectively.

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Today we are not signing a document, we are assuming a responsibility. This responsibility must be a shared responsibility so that...