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Mexico City Pledges On-Time World Cup Works, Details 4 Billion-Peso Upgrades

Legislators demanded firm timelines for regulating short‑term rentals.

Overview

  • Alejandra Frausto told the city congress the World Cup infrastructure package will be delivered on schedule, citing weekly cross‑agency oversight.
  • Nearly 4,000 million pesos are allocated to urban works, including new water collectors, Trolebús and Tren Ligero upgrades with additional train units, extensive street lighting, and a 34‑km bike lane on Calzada de Tlalpan.
  • Officials set 28 March 2026 for the reopening of the host stadium to launch the tournament, though outlets differed on whether they referred to Azteca or Banorte.
  • Lawmakers pressed for spending transparency as the Tourism Secretariat reported a 238% budget increase and expanded promotion via a new trust supported partly by higher lodging‑tax receipts.
  • Plans include 500,000 trainings for tourism workers and temporary visitor services such as 36 information modules, bike parking, public Wi‑Fi, and public restrooms on key routes.