Street vendors maintain presence in Alameda Central a week after World Cup

A week after the World Cup concluded, Mexico City's Alameda Central and its surrounding areas remain heavily occupied by street vendors. Stalls selling food and merchandise, some even related to the sporting event, have set up shop along the park, on Ángela Peralta street, and near the Bellas Artes Palace.

Vendors have installed tables and chairs within the park, allowing patrons to dine on-site. The offerings range from typical snacks like french fries and sodas to clothing, phone accessories, and souvenirs. The pedestrian walkway on Ángela Peralta street, which borders the Bellas Artes Palace, is particularly congested, with vendors displaying goods on tarps and tables, making passage difficult for passersby.

Similar scenes unfold near the Beethoven monument and fountains, where food carts selling items like grilled ribs and shaved ice operate alongside stalls offering plush toys and towels. The sidewalk along Avenida Juárez is also obstructed by a continuous line of vendors extending towards Plaza de la Solidaridad.

While vendors are present on Doctor Mora street, their numbers are significantly lower compared to the area closer to Bellas Artes. This situation persists despite previous intentions by the Mexico City government, as stated by Government Secretary César Cravioto in May, to reduce the number of street vendors in the historic center by at least 3,000. The stated goal was to implement a lasting measure, not solely tied to the World Cup.