Necessity was stronger than restriction; Despite the police deployment to free the roads last Wednesday, dozens of street vendors they remain in the Alameda Central and in the streets of Historic Center to offer their products.
On a tour taken by 24 HOURSit was found that, a few hours after celebrate Christmasmerchants who a few days ago were urged to withdraw from the streets of the city’s first square, went out again to look for bread and bring something to the table for dinner.
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Street vendors of the Alameda Central They reported knowing about the operation that began on the esplanade of Fine arts and that they would be removed later; However, they remain waiting for what will happen in the coming days.
“Yes, well we clingthere is no other, Christmas and dinner are coming, then the 31st, you have to bring something, even if it’s just something,” a merchant told the newspaper inside the halls of the Alameda Central.
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Generating income is not the only reason that makes them stick to public roads, but in previous days they acquired a lot of merchandise to sell in this cold season, so they do not recover the investment, and even not paying the debt they requested, represents a risk for them.
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“Others too, because they already committed the money to stock up and now there is no way for them to keep it, they have to get at least something,” added the merchant.
On Francisco I. Madero Avenue the presence of street stalls continues, although in smaller quantities. Those who put their items on tarps predominate and, in the presence of police, quickly pick them up.
It was even possible to verify the presence of a three and a half truck that was transporting fruit and stopped on one of the streets on the corner of Madero to offer its products, which remained for a long time and at no time was it required to leave. despite the fact that it hindered vehicular traffic.
A less discreet case was that of several positions located about Madero at the height of the Latin American Tower, where several vendors had products ranging from keychains, headbands with characters, to headphones.
Meanwhile, elements of the Secretary of Citizen Security and staff of Capital government remains deployed in the vicinity of Fine arts to prevent the re-entry of street vendors.
The operation #OrdenYSeguridad advances successfully in the streets of the #Historical Center! ✅
This strategy, promoted by the @GobCDMXseeks to guarantee the tranquility of neighbors and visitors who daily enjoy the heart of the #TransformationCapital.
The @SeGobCDMX in… pic.twitter.com/40WGmbdnGs
— César Cravioto (@craviotocesar) December 21, 2024
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