MEXICO CITY (AP) — As preparations for the 2026 FIFA World Cup progress, sex workers like Montserrat Fuentes in Mexico City face significant income losses due to construction and city clean-up efforts. While the government claims to support affected workers, many, including vendors, worry about their livelihoods being jeopardized for the benefit of tourism and large events. Critics argue that such initiatives often lead to “social cleansing,” displacing vulnerable populations. Despite promises of aid, many workers feel abandoned and fear for their futures post-World Cup.
