Artisans Reject Chichén Itzá Registration, Reigniting Conflict with INAH

A new conflict has erupted at the Chichén Itzá archaeological site after artisans and merchants rejected a mandatory registration requirement imposed by the National Institute of Anthropology and History (INAH). The artisans argue this new measure, which conditions their access to the site for selling products, was not part of agreements reached during previous dialogue sessions.

They view the demand for registration as a unilateral modification of commitments and a restriction on the livelihoods of families dependent on tourism. The INAH, however, asserts that these administrative measures are intended to bring order to commercial activities, identify authorized sellers, and ensure better organization within the tourist complex as part of a broader restructuring effort.

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The INAH has maintained that the administrative measures seek to organize commercial activity, identify authorized vendors, and guarantee better organization.