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Mexico City metro renovation sparks memes, draws infrastructure criticism

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Mexico City's Hidalgo metro station has become the subject of widespread internet memes due to a recent cosmetic renovation. The addition of chandeliers and ornate lamps, alongside decorative axolotl murals and purple-painted infrastructure, has drawn criticism. Residents and critics argue these superficial upgrades prioritize appearance for the World Cup over addressing critical infrastructure issues like crumbling metro lines and potholes. AI

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Mexico City metro renovation sparks memes, draws infrastructure criticism

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  1. Fortune TIER_1 English(EN) · Megan Janetsky, The Associated Press ·

    Mexico City roasts new chandeliers slapped onto its metro for World Cup

    “People make fun of it because it's a failed aesthetic, it doesn't make a lot of sense... like putting makeup on the city."

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