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Mexican parents criticise ending school year a month early for World Cup
Key takeaways
- Education Secretary Mario Delgado said the school year would end on 5 June, leaving parents across the country with less than four weeks to find additional childcare.
- After parents' and employers' associations objected, Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum appeared to soften the announcement, describing it as a "proposal".
- Mexico, along with the US and Canada, is due to host the international football tournament from 11 June to 19 July.
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Aleks Phillips Getty Images Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum appeared to soften the announcement after it provoked widespread criticism Parents in Mexico have criticised a plan to end the school year a month early so the country can accomodate increased travel during the Fifa World Cup this summer.
Education Secretary Mario Delgado said the school year would end on 5 June, leaving parents across the country with less than four weeks to find additional childcare.
After parents' and employers' associations objected, Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum appeared to soften the announcement, describing it as a "proposal".
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