How Mexico's World Cup host cities are preparing to keep fans safe

Mexico is planning to increase the police and security presence around Zócalo plaza in Mexico City to ensure the World Cup fan festival can go ahead amid growing social unrest and public protests.Much of the city’s historic centre, including the Catedral Metropolitana and the Aztec ruin Templo Mayor, is locked down, but the government of President Claudia Sheinbaum is adamant Zócalo will remain open throughout the tournament.Local reports have claimed that a crowd of up to 100,000 is expected at the official fan festival when Mexico kicks off the World Cup against South Africa at the Azteca Stadium on Thursday, raising security concerns in a city that is in the grip of a wide range of protests.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/today-s-take--6662936/support.