Police Used Fire Extinguishers on Protesters: Amnesty Condemns World Cup Opening Violence
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Amnesty International on Thursday condemned the use of force by security forces during large protests in southern Mexico City at the opening of the 2026 World Cup. Police deployed fire extinguishers to disperse demonstrators. The organization demanded respect for the rights to freedom of expression, peaceful assembly, and protest. Mexico City’s government deployed more than 10,000 officers around the stadium and hotel corridors.