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Air pollution envelops central Mexico

Children wear face masks while participating in a cultural event on Mexico City's central square, or Zocalo. A smoky haze that has blanketed the capital for the past week is fraying nerves, spurring health worries and generating criticism of elected officials.

Children wear face masks while participating in a cultural event on Mexico City’s central square, or Zocalo. A smoky haze that has blanketed the capital for the past week is fraying nerves, spurring health worries and generating criticism of elected officials.

  (Alfredo Estrella / AFP/Getty Images)

Central Mexico air pollution

Smog blankets the skyline of Mexico City, where schools have been closed and outdoor events, including professional soccer games, have been canceled under an emergency decree because of the poor air quality.

  (Marco Ugarte / Associated Press)

Central Mexico air pollution

A cyclist delivering food wears a face mask in Mexico City.

  (Pedro Pardo / AFP/Getty Images)

Central Mexico air pollution

Visibility is poor above Mexico City, where people have been advised to stay indoors and avoid using their vehicles while extreme smog conditions persist.

  (Toya Sarno Jordan / Getty Images)

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Central Mexico air pollution

The city of Puebla, about 100 kilometers southeast of Mexico City, has also declared an air pollution alert due to many forest fires in the area.

  (Jose Castanares / AFP/Getty Images)

Central Mexico air pollution

A woman rides a bike wearing a face mask in Mexico City.

  (Alfredo Estrella / AFP/Getty Images)

Central Mexico air pollution

A woman wears a face mask in Mexico City.

  (Alfredo Estrella / AFP/Getty Images)

Central Mexico air pollution

A thick layer of smog lies over the city of Puebla.

  (Jose Castanares / AFP/Getty Images)

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