Merlin the duck steals the spotlight at President Sheinbaum's news briefing (opens original article in a new tab)

Merlín the duck, Mexico's World Cup mascot, attended President Sheinbaum's news briefing, with his owner explaining the family's working-class background and business.

• Merlín the duck, Mexico's unofficial World Cup mascot, attended President Claudia Sheinbaum's news briefing
• Merlín's owner, Carla Gómez, explained the family's role as working-class representatives and their business involving the duck
• The family gained local fame through previous pets and attributed their viral success to being seen as a hard-working family