In an operation led by Mayor Alejandra Gutiérrez Campos, in León, Guanajuato,more than 200 street vendors were removed who were operating irregularly.
Carlos Alberto Anaya González, director of Commerce and Consumption, confirmed that the operation is not yet concluded and reiterated that there will be no exceptions or setbacks:
"The rules are very clear and the regulation doesn't allow main avenues or secondary avenues like Miguel Alemás. The relocation is the responsibility of the vendor, not the Directorate".
Los vendedores ambulantes saturan los centro históricos de las ciudades
Of the vendors occupying the area between Mariano Escobedo and Adolfo López Mateos Boulevard, only 40 had valid permits. The rest were operating informally, invading sidewalks, blocking pedestrian traffic, and generating garbage accumulation, according to several citizens.
Article 143 of the municipal regulation prohibits commerce on primary roads or intersections within a 100-meter radius of schools, temples, or government buildings
The possibility was opened for vendors to present relocation proposals, but Anaya González made it clear that "León is very large" and there are many viable alternatives without affecting order.
"We verify if the proposal is viable and if it complies with the regulations. If so, the permit is granted without any problem".
The official also reminded that municipal support programs, like Suma tú Negocio, are only available to those who work within the legal framework and have the necessary permits.
Guanajuato imposes order, CDMX surrenders to disorder
The case of León strongly contrasts with the situation in Mexico City, where the Morena administration has opted for total permissiveness with informal commerce.
In the streets of the capital's Historic Center thousands of street stalls invade sidewalks, generate garbage, and obstruct the passage of citizens, tourists, and people with disabilities.
Trifulca en la CDMX para desalojar vendedores ambulantes
In comparison, in Guanajuato regulations are enforced, operations are carried out, and relocation and training alternatives are offered for those who wish to formalize their activity.
The decision made in León represents a firm step toward urban order, respect for public space, and the dignification of commerce. A policy that should be replicated in other cities in the country.
