Ecuador Navigate Mexico City’s Complexities, Even Before the Football

Ecuador Navigate Mexico City’s Complexities, Even Before the Football

Author: Latin America Correspondent July 1, 2026 Duration: 3:02
Latin America Correspondent Jon Bonfiglio details the complexities between Ecuador and Mexico ahead of their teams' World Cup tie, as well as the Ecuadorean squad's difficulties navigating Mexico City. Support the show

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