Merchants protest unfair competition from external fairs

Merchants in Centenario, Argentina, are protesting the arrival of external gastronomic fairs and festivals. Local business owners claim these events, organized by entrepreneurs from other cities, create unfair competition because they lack the permanent licenses and tax obligations required of established local shops. Business owners reported a decline in sales and have called for the municipal government to implement stricter controls, similar to regulations recently enacted in Neuquén.

In Campeche, Mexico, vendors are disputing high costs and exclusion regarding the upcoming San Román and San Francisco fairs. Local merchants have accused an entrepreneur of charging up to 70,000 pesos for commercial spaces, alleging that traditional sellers are being pushed out of these historic festivities. This conflict follows previous disputes regarding the management of commercial operations during local celebrations.