Organized demonstrations began on Wednesday morning as relatives of the 43 missing students from the Ayotzinapa teacher training college marched toward the historic central square demanding justice.
Erling Haaland's performance propelled Norway into the FIFA World Cup quarterfinals after defeating Brazil, while Lionel Messi and Kylian Mbappé also achieved unprecedented milestones in the tournament. The World Cup also saw notable referee decisions, player send-offs, and the emergence of young talents.
Preparations for the 2026 FIFA World Cup are underway, with teams like Germany arriving for final training and discussions around player protection from heat. The tournament also faces significant security challenges for US law enforcement and will introduce new FIFA-approved rule changes.
An estimated 50,000 people gathered in Mexico City's Zócalo square to watch seven Korean men wave from a balcony for five minutes, an event that was reportedly enjoyed by many attendees.
"There’s definitely no better reunion than that of a little she-wolf with her Mexican pack here today at the Zócalo. Forever, we are one," the musician told the audience
Coyoacán brought bands, chinelos, and comparsas to the Zócalo, while Oaxaca concluded its indigenous festival with a calenda, featuring artisan sales until Sunday evening.
The 2026 FIFA World Cup, set to feature 104 matches, is projected to be the most polluting in history, with an estimated 3.7 million tons of carbon emissions. This environmental concern emerges amidst other news related to the tournament, including legal disputes over flag bans and visa issues for officials.
National teams, including the USMNT, Germany, and South Korea, are making final preparations and expressing excitement for the upcoming FIFA World Cup. The tournament also faces a lawsuit regarding a proposed ban on Iran's pre-revolution flag.
Thousands of K-pop fans gathered in Mexico City's Zócalo square to catch a glimpse of the superstar group BTS. An estimated 50,000 people flooded the area to welcome the band.
Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum discussed various topics during her Monday morning press conference, including job growth, security, her approval rating, and whether she attended Shakira's record-breaking concert in the Zócalo.
Colombian superstar Shakira is set to perform a free concert in Mexico City's iconic Zócalo square, following in the footsteps of other major artists who have graced the historic venue.
Colombian superstar Shakira has announced a free concert at Mexico City's main square, the Zócalo, marking her return to the venue after nearly two decades.
Norway, led by Erling Haaland, defeated Brazil to reach the World Cup quarterfinals, while England also advanced after beating Mexico. England's Jordan Henderson sustained a wrist injury during post-match celebrations.
As the FIFA World Cup 2026 approaches, teams are playing warm-up matches and predictions are being made, while an earthquake hit the England camp and a Somali referee was denied entry to the US.
During a meeting with Mexico City's head of government, Bono expressed U2's desire to kick off their next tour in the capital, following an invitation for the band to perform for free at the Zócalo.
Andrea Bocelli and Los Ángeles Azules held a historic concert at Mexico City's Zócalo, celebrating opera and cumbia before an estimated audience of over 130,000 people, also featuring Ximena Sariñana.
World-renowned tenor Andrea Bocelli is scheduled to perform a free concert in Mexico City's iconic Zócalo on April 18, featuring collaborations with cumbia group Los Ángeles Azules and singer Ximena Sariñana.
Could the K-pop global icons be the next Zócalo headliner? President Sheinbaum hopes so, and she's reaching out to the president of South Korea to make it happen.
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Shakira's planned free concert in Mexico City's Zócalo on March 1 is currently still scheduled, despite recent violence in Jalisco raising concerns about the event.