Why is it bad that Xochimilco is named Magical Neighborhood in CDMX?

2024-05-05 11:46:05

Neighbors of the Xochimilco mayor of Mexico City they reject the appointment of its demarcation as Magic Neighborhoodlaunching a firm protest through legal protection.

This movement arises in response to what they consider to be an arbitrary decision by the authorities, carried out without prior consultation with the native peoples of the area who consider negative effects of tourism.

Why don’t you want Xochimilco to be named Magical Neighborhood in CDMX?

The main argument of the dissidents lies in the negative impact who fear that he has tourism in the region.

They warn about the risk of further gentrification and the possible impact on the ecosystem of the chinampasessential for local production.

He kayak rental and Turibús tours They are already causing discomfort among chinampero producers, who are forced to deal with the constant movement of visitors through their work areas.

The designation of Xochimilco as a Magical Neighborhood was granted by the federal Ministry of Tourism in October 2023, however, this decision was made without any type of communication with local communities.

Additionally, residents point out the absence of a clear regulatory framework for the Barrio Mágico program, in contrast to the Pueblo Mágico program, which generates uncertainty about its operation and financing.

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Mexican journalist and photographer. She graduated from the Bachelor’s Degree in Communication and Journalism at the FES Aragón of the UNAM, with a specialty in written press. I have a Technical degree in Advanced Digital Systems for Computing and Graphic Design. I am a web reporter at Debate.com.mx and I cover CDMX, Edomex, Puebla, Tlaxcala, Hidalgo, Morelos and Veracruz, also on Economics and Politics.

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2024-05-05 11:46:05