The Axolotl Frenzy: A City's Identity Crisis Mexico City's streets are now awash in purple, a deep plum hue that seems to have been splashed across every available surface.
The axolotl, Mexico's national symbol, has become the unlikely mascot for the city's World Cup preparations.
However, beneath this vibrant exterior lies a complex web of priorities and a worrying disconnect between the mayor's vision and the city's actual needs.