In Mexico City, construction projects related to the upcoming World Cup are causing significant distress among local sex workers in the Tlalpan area. As heavy machinery invades their working space, these individuals find themselves being pushed out of their usual locations, and some, like Karolina, known as 'La Morena de Fuego', are determined to confront the situation head-on. The construction activities are set to accelerate as the June World Cup date approaches, which raises fears of 'social cleansing' that would displace sex workers from their jobs and livelihoods.

Karolina articulately describes her struggle, stating that the construction threatens not only her ability to earn a living but also exacerbates existing vulnerability by pushing her and others into potential homelessness. The sentiment among the sex workers is one of defiance, as they are unwilling to surrender their right to work in the face of government and urban redevelopment plans that seem to prioritize the World Cup over their community’s stability.

As tension rises between the workers and construction crews, this situation highlights broader issues of urban development and the rights of marginalized workers in Mexico City. The planned projects may transform the area significantly, but at what cost to those who depend on this space for their survival? Such developments reflect the larger societal attitudes towards sex work and the ongoing struggle for recognition and rights among marginalized groups in urban environments, suggesting potential social unrest if their needs remain unaddressed.