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Merlin the duck steals the spotlight at President Sheinbaum's news briefing
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· June 22, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway Further details about the news briefing and Merlin's appearance are available from the source, KPRC 2 / Click2Houston.
In a recent news briefing, an unexpected guest stole the show. Merlin the duck, wearing a green jersey and a FIFA tie, waddled into the room and took a seat facing reporters. This duck has been referred to as Mexico's unofficial World Cup mascot.
The briefing was being held by President Claudia Sheinbaum on a Monday morning. Merlin's presence quickly made him the star of the event, drawing attention away from the president. Further details about the news briefing and Merlin's appearance are available from the source, KPRC 2 / Click2Houston.
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Category: local Published: June 22, 2026 Source: KPRC 2 / Click2Houston (NBC) Reading time: 1 min
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