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Nueva herida para algunas familias de víctimas del 11-S: Mamdani se ve envuelto en una polémica por la conmemoración
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· August 8, 2026
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Key takeaway The event marks 25 years since the 9/11 attacks, and the mayor's attendance has become a point of division among the families of the victims.
A controversy is surrounding the annual 9/11 commemoration in New York City. The city's mayor, Zohran Mamdani, who is the first Muslim to hold the office, plans to attend the event at Ground Zero. However, some families of the victims are opposed to his presence.
Details about the opposition are available from CNN, which reported on the story. It is known that some family members feel uncomfortable with the attention focused on the mayor rather than their loved ones. Further information about the controversy and the commemoration can be found through the source.
The event marks 25 years since the 9/11 attacks, and the mayor's attendance has become a point of division among the families of the victims.
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Published: August 8, 2026 ·
Source: KVIA ABC-7 ·
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