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"Hundreds of people face long lines and access controls to enter the Historic Centre of Mexico City, where fences have been installed around the capital's main square due to the teachers' sit-in and preparations for Fan Fest in Zocalo. Footage filmed on Friday shows crowds trying to access the vicinity of the Constitution Square, where security personnel supervise pedestrian entry. The restrictions were implemented due to the sit-in by the National Coordinator of Education Workers (CNTE) and the preparations for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. "The truth is that it's a nuisance, friend, because I don't think that we, who are workers, should have to go through this situation to be able to work, since we've been like this for more than a week with all the crowds that make it impossible to work," explained merchant Gabriel Alvarez. He implied that these checkpoints complicate access to his work area and also affect commercial activities. "They should stop this because it's really affecting us. We all work in commerce and it's very difficult to bring food home, some of us are commission-based and if we don't sell, we don't have enough for everyone," he stated. The dissatisfaction was shared by other employees, such as Martin, who must cross the area to fulfil their work commitments. "It's the first time I come because I have a meeting, but everything is messed up, messed up. It's not fair that all the merchants lose income because of all the inept teachers," he shared. Despite the inconveniences, other citizens try to adapt and continue with their daily activities. "It's very uncomfortable to go back and forth, but what can we do," said employee Gabriel Garcia. President Claudia Sheinbaum ruled out evicting the CNTE teachers' sit-in on Friday and opted to maintain a dialogue to resolve the situation. Meanwhile, preparations are underway in the Zocalo for the Fan Fest, an event that will broadcast World Cup matches on a giant screen with free access."
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