World Cup Excitement in Mexico: A Goal That Can't Mask Social Ills

As the world gears up for the next World Cup, Mexico's fervor for El Tri is palpable. Fans are already dreaming of a deep knockout stage run, analyzing potential lineups and pivotal group stage fixtures. Yet beneath this football frenzy lies a stark reality: Mexico's deep-seated social wounds—poverty, violence, inequality—remain untouched by the beautiful game. The contrast is jarring: while stadiums erupt with chants for Hirving Lozano or Raúl Jiménez, millions of Mexicans struggle daily for ba...