The absence of street vendors contrasts sharply with the situation last Sunday, when the area was filled with sellers.
This Thursday, no street vendors were observed in Jardín Zenea and Madero walkway. From eight in the morning until one in the afternoon, these areas, which were previously full of informal traders, were completely empty. However, the municipality of Querétaro has not reported any operations carried out in recent days.
The absence of street vendors contrasts sharply with the situation last Sunday, when the area was filled with sellers and there seemed to be no clear control over street commerce. The sudden transformation has generated various opinions among established merchants and local residents.
The artisans’ market traders, located at Allende Street No. 20, noted that they will maintain agreements with municipal authorities, despite the low customer turnout.
A market vendor expressed: “There is a group that prefers to be outside, but that affects us all. We need more people to come and buy.”
During a visit to the artisans’ market, it was confirmed that all the stalls were occupied by artisans who mentioned that the market’s economic situation has not improved.
“We still need people to visit the market, we have good prices, we want to sell,” added a merchant.
Regularizing Street Vending in the Capital of Querétaro
When questioning a street commerce inspector passing through the area about the actions implemented, she only commented that the street vendors have returned to the artisans’ market.
The presence of street vendors in the historic center has been a topic of debate among authorities, established merchants, and street vendors.
Last Monday, the municipal president, Felipe Fernando Macías Olvera, indicated that no more street vending would be allowed in the area. This decision was partly in response to requests from a group of artisans who wanted permits to sell outside Parque Alameda Hidalgo.
However, established merchants in the artisans’ market express that they still have to struggle with low customer turnout.
Source: Diario de Queretaro
