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This year, the Mexican Pozoliza on the occasion of the National Holidays, This September 15th and 16th will cost up to 20% more than in 2023, revealed the National Alliance of Small Business Owners (Anpec).
A family of up to 10 people will have to pay around 6 thousand pesos for dinner, a thousand pesos more than a year ago, he projected. Cuauhtémoc Riverapresident of the Anpec.
He explained that it is an austere or basic dinner, although drinks, alcohol, decorations and various other items are considered. traditional national dishes.
This September, making a pozole can cost 1,700 pesos, the chicken tinga close to a thousand 100 pesos and the leg with toast with all its complements such as cream, cheese, toast and sauces, about a thousand pesos.
In the case of pambazos, the cost can reach 1,200 pesosdrinks with flavored water, soft drinks, beers and tequila, some 2 thousand 500 pesos; and the decorations for the party with everything and a patriotic bow included, 550 pesos.
“This celebration option is the most common, as it involves a more or less limited expense and you can enjoy a varied buffet “It is prepared by the different invited families, because you have to arrive at the venue with the pot in hand. In addition, the atmosphere allows everyone to socialize, from the youngest to the grandparents,” he explained. Cuauhtémoc Riverapresident of Anpec.
“This year, Mexicans will have to cry out for resilience rather than independence, given the high cost of products and food,” he insisted. leader of small established merchants. Another option that some families in the country resort to is going out to dinner in the center of their city, where the rulers (mayors, governors and others usually give the Grito de Independencia) which is not at all cheap.
“Between transportation and snacks like esquites, buñuelos, pambazos, café de olla, marquesitas and similar regional dishes, the cost can also reach 5 thousand pesos, an increase of up to 25% Considering that last year this Mexican walk was estimated at 4 thousand pesos.
“On the other hand, in a more social environment among friends, people choose to celebrate in restaurants, bars or clubs, spaces where the focus of the party is the consumption of alcohol and, as a side effect, the patriotic dinner. This type of event costs around $1,200.00 per person; that is, up to $12,000 for a group of 10 friends”.
Rivera highlighted that it is increasingly common to wear some typical clothing or attire that would add up to one thousand pesos the cost per person.
“This 2024 has been a year with a very high inflation rate. The authorities declared victory hastily and early by saying at the beginning of the year that inflation had finally subsided and that it was a matter of a few days before we reached the goal of 3% marked by the Bank of Mexico.
What happened in the end? There was a rebound and inflation, instead of slowing down, rose again, currently at 6%, twice as much as intended.”
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2024-09-19 22:06:17