A week before Black Friday, the country's shopping malls are already in full operational mode. There will be more patrols, increased surveillance, and closer monitoring of the flow of people, especially during peak hours. Additionally, stores have begun promoting their major sales, and consumers are keeping an eye on electronics and large home appliances, which are typically the biggest draws. Meanwhile, the National Authority for the Protection of Competition and Consumers (Acodeco) announced that starting Monday, it will conduct operations to ensure that the offers are genuine and that the information provided to consumers is clear and not hidden in deceptive fine print. They also reminded that even if a product is on sale, the warranty still applies, and stores are responsible if something is defective. With all these measures in place, the message is clear: this Black Friday will be busy, but the goal is to make it safe and well-organized, ensuring no one loses their head or their patience.
Consumers are also aware that the aisles will be packed to the brim, which is why mall administrations have decided to reinforce logistics and security. They have been coordinating with the National Police, who will deploy more units inside and outside the shopping centers to maintain control.
