Mexico cancels plan to cut school year for World Cup after backlash

Mexico has cancelled plans to shorten its school year before the World Cup after widespread criticism from parents, think tanks and local authorities. The government agreed to keep the school calendar as originally planned, with classes ending on July 15 and resuming on August 31. The decision was made after a meeting where officials gathered input from parents and considered options. The goal is to maintain a six-week vacation period and allow some students to start early while others continue with the previous schedule.