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Mexico City Painted With Axolotls And Purple Ahead Of The 2026 World Cup
Claudia Sheinbaum, President of Mexico, supports Clara Brugada's decision to paint Mexico City's streets with axolotls and purple in preparation for the 2026 World Cup, as symbols of the city's urban landscape. Clara Brugada, as mayor of Iztapalapa, and Claudia Sheinbaum, then head of government of Mexico City, promote urban art and murals to transform the city's landscape. They state that their critics prefer historical figures like Hernan Cortes over local symbols. (Photo by Gerardo Vieyra/NurPhoto)
