This Thursday, street vendors who sold informal food and other items were evicted near the December 24 Metro station. The operation left many vendors with their products on the street and a feeling of helplessness. "It was inhumane, they left us with nothing," expressed a vendor while picking up the remains of his merchandise. Others agreed that they should have been given until January to recover some of their income, especially at a time when every sale counts. The operation created tension between authorities and vendors, who pointed out that these actions affect not only their livelihood but also their families that depend on these daily sales. Authorities indicated that the eviction aims to regulate the area and guarantee order, but vendors feel ignored and unprotected, leaving a clear call to find more humane and dialogue-based solutions.
