Latin American cities implement urban reordering and sanitation measures

Municipalities across Latin America are implementing various measures to manage urban spaces, sanitation, and informal commerce.

In San Salvador, the local government has issued a 72-hour notice for informal vendors to vacate public spaces in the city center as part of a revitalization project. Similarly, in Orizaba, Mexico, street vendors are demanding hearings to resolve conflicts regarding commercial space control and relocation. In Veracruz, the Chamber of Commerce (Canaco) has supported efforts to relocate vendors from sidewalks to prevent unfair competition and ensure pedestrian safety.

Sanitation and infrastructure improvements are also underway. In Ecatepec, Mexico, authorities have begun cleaning a site contaminated by chemical waste that had caused health issues for residents. In Santa Cruz de la Sierra, Bolivia, technical inspections in markets identified electrical deficiencies and safety risks. In Honduras, the Municipal District of Central is working to improve and organize 13 municipal markets, focusing on hygiene and water supply. Additionally, cleaning operations have been intensified at major highway entrances in Mexico to prevent debris from falling onto roads.