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World Cup Politics in Mexico City: The 2026 FIFA World Cup kicked off at Estadio Azteca with Shakira and Burna Boy headlining “Dai Dai,” but the opening ceremony landed amid political friction—teachers’ protests and chaotic fan-zone access in the Zócalo area. U.S. Immigration Tone: Ahead of kickoff, renewed attention fell on JD Vance’s warning to visitors to “go home” after the tournament, while reports of boos for the U.S. flag added to the host-country political mood. Trade-Deal Uncertainty: In parallel, Trump floated letting USMCA expire rather than renew it, injecting fresh uncertainty into Mexico-Canada-U.S. negotiations. Venezuela Sanctions Update: The U.S. revised key OFAC licenses for Venezuela’s energy sector, updating rules for companies and dispute handling without fully normalizing ties. Brazil Environment vs. Infrastructure: Brazil’s Supreme Court cleared legal hurdles for the Ferrogrão grain railway by reducing protected land tied to Jamanxim National Park, raising alarms for Indigenous territories and wildlife. Haiti Jersey Clash: FIFA forced Haiti to change World Cup kits deemed “too political,” echoing earlier Olympic uniform restrictions. Argentina Economic Signal: Argentina’s inflation slowed to 2.1% in May, a boost for Milei as markets react.

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