In Mexico City, a major merchant protest is set to unfold as Movimiento Plural de Comerciantes de Mercados Públicos organizes a Mega March. Scheduled to begin at 8:00 a.m., this march will bring together participants from various locations across the city, all converging at the offices of the Secretariat of Economic Development (Sedeco).
This march is being organized by the Movimiento Plural de Comerciantes de Mercados Públicos in Mexico City and is set to kick off at 8:00 a.m., culminating at Sedeco as the final destination.
Here are the locations in Mexico City that will be impacted by the Mega March of Merchants:
- Eastern Ring Road and Tláhuac Avenue
- Southern Peripheral Ring and Muyuguarda
- Azteca Stadium
- Antonio Delfin Madrigal Avenue and South Axis 10
- Vaqueritos roundabout
- Potrero, Normal, and Auditorium Metro stations
- Tapo Bus Terminal
- Women's Prison
- Mexico City Arena
- Javier Rojo Gomez Avenue and South 16
- Felipe Carrillo Puerto Street
- Trail of Light
Merchants are voicing their concerns about recent changes to the operating guidelines that push for the digitalization of market procedures, which they argue could threaten their livelihoods.
“We cannot close down, we do not have a fixed salary, we depend on the sales of the day; we trust that the representatives will reach an agreement with the authorities,” said Luis Ricardo, a trader at one of the public markets.
The protests are not just about opposing digitalization but also about ensuring that local vendors can continue to operate without losing their income. Social media buzz has raised concerns about potential market closures, though some residents believe not all businesses will shut down during the demonstration. The merchants hope to engage in constructive dialogue with authorities to find a solution that works for everyone.
This protest highlights the tension between modernization efforts and the protection of traditional market practices in Mexico City.
