Violent clashes have erupted at the Estadio Azteca as Mexico and South Africa face off in the opening game of the World Cup. Footgage suggest there may be unrest near Gate 8 of Estadio Ciudad de México with large groups of protestors hurling Molotov cocktails.

Tensions have risen as visitors pour into Mexico City, with some residents arguing that officials have focused on the event at the expense of urgent social concerns. Last night, over 1,000 relatives of Mexico's missing people marched toward the stadium carrying candles and photographs of their missing loved ones.

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