Merchants in Culiacán and Campeche report declining sales

Merchants in Culiacán, Sinaloa, have decided not to invest in new inventory for the upcoming Buen Fin 2026 sales event. Óscar Sánchez Beltrán, president of the Unión de Comerciantes de Culiacán (UCC), stated that members are facing an economic crisis that has persisted for two years. Due to uncertainty and previous poor sales results, businesses plan to sell existing accumulated stock through offers rather than risking capital on new goods.

Similarly, artisans in Ciudad del Carmen reported that sales during the Mes de la Campechanidad festivities fell below 50% of expectations. Local vendors attributed the downturn to the difficult economic climate and competition from lower-priced products sold online. Some consumers opted to rent traditional garments rather than purchase them, further impacting established local commerce.