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Meet Caramelo, the Mexico superfan attending his 11th World Cup
Summary by The McAllen Editorial Desk TALES AZZONI, Associated Press , as published by ValleyCentral (KVEO/CBS4) - Sports
· June 23, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway He has been attending the World Cup, with this being his 11th time.
A well-known Mexico superfan has been making headlines. Héctor Chávez, also known as Caramelo, is a recognizable figure in Mexico. He has been attending the World Cup, with this being his 11th time.
Caramelo is often seen wearing a big black sombrero, which has become a part of his signature look. After a recent Mexico World Cup win, fans gathered outside the stadium to take photos with him. For more information about Caramelo and his World Cup experiences, readers can refer to the full story from ValleyCentral.
Details about his background and what makes him a notable figure in Mexico are available from the source.
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Category: local Published: June 23, 2026 Source: ValleyCentral (KVEO/CBS4) - Sports Reading time: 1 min
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