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County Judge Lina Hidalgo is clashing with FIFA after fans ended up in the hospital due to extreme heat at a World Cup event. It’s a messy situation that highlights how hard it is for local officials to keep control over safety at county-owned venues during big international events.
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The county could be on the hook for emergency response costs and potential legal liabilities if safety standards continue to be ignored.
FIFA and event organizers benefit from the high-traffic venue space while shifting the burden of public safety management onto local taxpayers.
Local fans and attendees are the ones suffering in the heat, while county officials are left dealing with the fallout of poor planning.
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