Tag: Surveillance & Policing
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Mexico City: Living in a Marginalized Space During the 2026 FIFA World Cup
by Jair Coronado Rosales Mega-events such as the FIFA World Cup are unique phenomena in the history of certain countries, as well as certain cities. These scenarios open up opportunities for various transformations, particularly in relation to the urban environment and its infrastructure (Klinenberg, 2021; La Duke and Cowen, 2020). However, there are also transformations…
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Community Statement on FIFA 2026 and Human Rights in Vancouver from the Ayx Community Bus
-by Ayx Community Bus With the World Cup fast approaching, former CRAB Park tent city residents in Vancouver are sounding the alarm about forced displacement and street-level policing. These concerns occur amidst the end of drug decriminalization in the city and the tainting of the drug supply with sedatives. Vancouver’s host committee has been warning international visitors about toxic drug supply…
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Sunrise Movement: KC Against the World Cup
By: Sunrise Movement KC Why this zine: Sunrise Movement KC began the zine series because local officials have framed the World Cup as “next big thing” for Kansas City: hosting the 2026 FIFA World Cup. But as city leaders continue to celebrate the tournament as a source of prestige, development, and economic opportunity, we see the…
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Pivot Legal Society on FIFA & Your Rights (Vancouver)
“FIFA & Your Rights” is a practical, easy-to-follow guide created by Pivot Legal Society to help readers better understand the legal landscape surrounding FWC26 in Vancouver. This resource provides an overview of legal rights and potential risks, explains different types of enforcement, and offers guidance on interacting with law enforcement and other authorities. It also outlines FIFA…
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Vancouver sex workers and co-conspirators organize against FIFA’s takeover of the Downtown Eastside
By: S.W.I.F.A. Mutual Aid Collective Support mutual aid efforts led by Sex Workers Interrupting FIFA Atrocities (SWIFA) The FIFA 2026 World Cup is coming to Vancouver this summer. Along with this mega-event will come a heightened police presence, particularly within the 2km “bubble zone” of BC Place, which includes the Downtown Eastside (DTES). Vancouver has…
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Fora, FIFA! Intro to the 2026WCW Collective
Welcome to 2026 World Cup Watch! We are a collaborative effort to build knowledge, connection, and solidarity across communities living with and resisting the harmful impacts of FIFA World Cup 2026 (FWC26) in Canada, Mexico, and the United States. We’ve come together at a time of growing public outrage at FIFA and the World Cup.…