The Municipality of Cordoba tightened controls against illegal street sales and achieved more than 120 kidnappings and the dismantling of around 400 positions irregular in the central urban area, during the operations carried out since Friday and until today in the center, in the pedestrian area and in sectors of the pericenter. The measures were carried out by municipal inspectors, the City Guard, the Cordoba Police and the Chamber of Commerce, with more than 100 people working together.
The measures focused on the sectors included Chacabuco and San Juan BoulevardsThe Humberto Primo and General Paz Avenuein addition to the historic center, the pedestrian zone and the pericentro area. The controls are being strengthened as part of the Increase in commercial activity due to the holidays and search Prevent unauthorized commercialization, reduce risks to neighbors and ensure an orderly and safe public space.
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Among the disarmed guards, illegal sale of fireworksconsidered a threat to public safety. The authorities confirmed this The checks will continue in a sustainable way in the coming days with a territorial reinforcement to ensure compliance with current regulations and ensure order and safety in public spaces. If illegal sales are detected, neighbors can use the numbers to make inquiries or complaints 103 or 911.
Operations in the center and critical areas
In dialogue with Radio Miter CordobaFernández explained that controls have been increased for weeks due to the increasing movement of people in the city center. “At this time of year, the center is an important shopping destination for Córdoba residents, which is why we are intensifying operations on public streets across the board,” he noted.
The official explained that the proceedings were mainly focused on a quadrant bounded by the boulevard San Juan, Humberto Primo, Chacabuco and General Paz, one of the areas with the largest presence of street vendors. There, both fixed stalls and traveling sellers were noticed who changed their location to avoid controls.
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Fernández claimed that the work was based on information from the Chamber of Commerce and he emphasized that there are larger structures behind many sellers. “Behind the person who has 100 pairs of lenses on a tablecloth is a warehouse and a much larger business. These people earn a small commission for resale,” he said.
Seizures, prevention and social tensions
Faced with criticism of the continued existence of street vending, the secretary recognized the complexity of the problem social scenario, but defended local politics. “We understand the economic situation and know that people have to sell: do something to save the situation. But we also understand the reality of traders who not only operate legally but also create jobs. And in doing so we must fight illegality,” he said.
In this sense, he explained that the strategy sets priorities Prevention to prevent stalls from being installedalthough in cases where the order is not complied with, confiscation will be carried out. The goods are confiscated and taken to municipal warehouses; For products like glasses or pyrotechnics, “the only end is destruction,” he said.
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Fernández also announced that controls would be extended to the country 22 In the next few days there will be a series of measures that will include a concrete tightening of the sale of fireworks. He also confirmed operations in neighborhoods like Cofico, Cerro de las Rosas, Villa Cabrera, Villa Libertador, Argüello and San Vicente, where this modality is usually recreated.
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