Ambato and Tucumán markets see seasonal sales shifts

In Ambato, Ecuador, the city‑run Feria "Yo Prefiero" at Mercado América is experiencing a dip in sales during the vacation period, which officials say is a regular seasonal slowdown caused by reduced national spending. Market president Walter Castro described the decline as cyclical and noted that while transaction volumes are lower, producers continue to bring a variety of vegetables, fruits, dairy and livestock to the stalls. The fair serves 124 active members and remains reliant on regular customers who value the low‑pesticide produce.

Meanwhile, in San Miguel de Tucumán, Argentina, the municipal "Mercado en tu Barrio" itinerant market continues its city‑wide tour, offering heavily discounted basic food items and household products. Organized by the municipal relations department, the market lists promotional prices for staples such as bread, potatoes, tomatoes, fruits, cleaning supplies and pet care items, aiming to ease household budgets and support the local economy.