Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum appeared on Friday to distance herself from a controversial plan to bring forward summer school holidays by more than a month because of the heat and the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
This proposal, mentioned by the Mexican Minister of Education, has provoked a strong reaction from several parents' associations, worried about the consequences of a massive reduction in class time.
During her morning press conference, Claudia Sheinbaum acknowledged the enthusiasm surrounding the organization of the FIFA World Cup, co-hosted by the United States, Canada, and Mexico. However, she emphasized that no final decision had yet been made.
"Many Mexicans love football, we are looking forward to the World Cup," the president said, adding that authorities also had to take into account children's school days.
The initial plan was to start the summer holidays about 40 days earlier than planned, in particular to deal with the high temperatures expected in several regions of the country during the competition.
The controversy comes as Mexico accelerates preparations for the tournament, particularly around the legendary Estadio Banorte, formerly known as the Azteca stadium, which will host several major World Cup matches.
Faced with increasing public pressure, the Mexican government now seems to be seeking a compromise between organizing the world's most-watched sporting event and the imperatives of the national education system.
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