Protesters Block Road to Azteca Stadium in Mexico City

Mexico. Protesters have blocked the road to Azteca Stadium in Mexico City, it has been reported. It is reported that protests are taking place in the Mexican capital due to the increased movement of football fans in the opening match which is to be held with the co-hosting of the United States and Canada.

Thousands participated in the protest on Tuesday, and it is reported that a group separated from the CNTE Teachers' Union has led the protest after a week of demonstrations. Protesters were reportedly stopped by police from reaching the Azteca Stadium, where the opening match of the World Cup was organized on Thursday.

With thousands of police officers deployed and security arrangements tightened in the area around the stadium, the protesters were dispersed after breaking a three-hour road protest, it has been reported. Pablo Vazquez, head of security in Mexico City, issued a statement saying the movement was peaceful.

The protesting CNTE Teachers' Union has been protesting for the past week, demanding a salary increase and the withdrawal of pension laws. The protesting teachers have also set up a camp near the World Cup fan zone in Mexico City's Zocalo Square.

Teachers have called for protests on Thursday as well, which will include families of those who are so-called "disappeared", it has been reported. Mexico has announced that preparations are complete worldwide for the match against South Africa and the opening ceremony.