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Plaza Izaga 89located in the center of Mexico City, cceased operations until further noticeafter federal authorities carried out a surprise operation, during which it turned out that most of the products sold did not have the necessary permits for their sale.
This is the space known offer various products at low prices, It is now embroiled in controversy and under scrutiny by institutions responsible for ensuring the rule of law in the trade.
“We have 16 apartments with a variety of technology, home, beauty, office supplies and more. news And trends“This is how the square describes itself on its website.
For many years, Plaza Izazaga 89 has been a reference point for those looking for goods andelectronics at affordable prices. Among its stores one could find cell phones, tablets, game consoles and electronic accessories.
In other places one could also find river.shopping, shoes and accessories; In addition, another important niche in the square was the alcove. toys and collectibles. There were stores offering action figures, custom dolls, and items that were hard to find in regular stores, especially for fans of anime, video games, and comics.
Some merchants offered everyday items such as backpacks, wallets, watches, sunglasses and cosmetics, often imitated brands. This has made it a meeting place for those looking for affordable products for everyday life.
Photo: Cuartoscuro Archive
There was also a strong presence multimedia products. From CDs with computer software to movies and music in physical format, an offering that was especially popular before the advent of streaming platforms and digital stores.
However, authorities note that behind these attractive offers, some of these items may come from unregulated sources, which compromises its legitimacy and quality.
Unexpected operation and closure
Plaza Izazaga 89, located in the historical center of Mexico City, announced the openingcease operations “until further notice” November 30.
“We inform you that, at the direction of the building owners, the plaza will remain closed until further notice,” the also famous Plaza Mart said in a brief announcement on social media.
Photo: Cuartoscuro Archive
The closure of Plaza Izazaga 89 comes after anti-piracy operation carried out on November 28 by the Navy and the Secretariat of Civil Security (SSC), as well as the Secretariat of the Economy (SE) and the Mexican Institute of Industrial Property (IMPI), and guaranteed more than 262 thousand products whose legality could not be verified.
Likewise, the next day, Economy Minister Marcelo Ebrard detailed that the 262,330 goods smuggled into the country were textiles, accessories and various goods from countries such as China, Bangladesh, Malaysia, Vietnam and Indonesia.
He stressed that the initiative aims to protect formal Mexican industry and trade, which faces competitive disadvantages due to smuggling.
Source: Aristegui Noticias
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