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news El Financiero 2026-06-02

Mexico City Reverses Purple Road Painting Amid Budget Controversy

Mexico City is repainting bridges and roads from purple back to yellow, a color deemed safer for traffic. The initial purple painting by the capital's head of government sparked debate over wasteful spending and its justification for women's rights advocacy.

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