Deputies and tenants agree on measures to strengthen public markets

Authorities and merchants seek to revitalize traditional markets in the face of security and competition challenges.

Publicado 31 julio, 2025 el 31 de julio a las 11:54 | 2 mins reading |2,723 vistas | por Sofía Ramírez

Initiative to revitalize the traditional markets of CDMX

The Permanent Commission of the Congress of Mexico City issued an urgent call to the capital authorities to implement strategies that strengthen the operability and security of public markets. This agreement arises after a dialogue between legislators and representatives of merchants, who highlighted the need to protect these vital spaces for the local economy.

Key actions to ensure sustainability

Among the agreed measures, the 16 mayors were requested to:

Implement protocols against extortion and crimes that affect tenants.
Update the Civil Protection Plans in these supply centers, with special attention to electrical and gas risks.

In addition, the Superior Audit must present a detailed report on the actions carried out between 2022 and 2024 for the infrastructural improvement of these spaces.

Deputy Brenda Ruiz emphasized that these markets supply 33% of households and are part of the city’s cultural heritage. “Its historical and social value requires comprehensive interventions,” he said during his speech.

Conflicts and solutions underway

The tension between tenants and deputies over popular supplies—events where products are sold at low cost—was another critical point addressed. Merchants argue that this practice represents unfair competition, while legislators defend its welfare nature. As a solution, it was agreed to review the issue in Jucopo to balance both interests.

This agreement marks a step towards the regulated modernization of markets, combining security, cultural preservation and commercial equity. According to official data, risks such as obsolete electrical installations and inadequate waste management were identified in 2021, which underlines the urgency of these actions.

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