As Mexico City Prepares to Host World Cup, Construction Is Taking a Toll on Locals
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Residents said the rapid construction is destroying local infrastructure.
Residents said the rapid construction is destroying local infrastructure, severing the very pipelines that communities depend on for daily life. For many, the disruptions have come with little warning and even less explanation.
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As Mexico City Prepares to Host World Cup, Construction Is Taking a Toll on Locals
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Residents said the rapid construction is destroying local infrastructure, severing the very pipelines that communities depend on for daily life. For many, the disruptions have come with little warning and even less explanation.
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