For third consecutive day, street vendors block Alameda Central surroundings; significant traffic disruptions reported

For the third day in a row, informal vendors have disrupted traffic in the historic center of Mexico City, blocking streets surrounding the Alameda Central park. The demonstrators are demanding the right to establish their stalls within the popular public space.

The protests, which began on Thursday, expanded on Saturday to include blockades on Eje Central Lázaro Cárdenas and Hidalgo Avenue. Police from the Secretariat of Citizen Security are diverting traffic at the intersection of Eje Central and Independencia Street due to the presence of food vendors on Eje Central.

While cars are unable to pass through the affected areas, with only motorcycles and bicycles navigating the blocked streets, Metrobús services have reportedly continued to operate normally. The scene on Avenida Juárez, between the Barrio Chino and Lázaro Cárdenas, is particularly affected, with numerous food stalls set up, completely impeding vehicular traffic.

The vendors' persistent presence and blockades underscore their determination to gain access to Alameda Central. The ongoing demonstrations highlight the complex issue of informal commerce in Mexico City and its impact on public spaces and urban mobility.