Overview
- The prohibition took effect on January 1 under an August 2025 ruling by the Vigésimo Tribunal Colegiado that ordered a definitive halt to live-animal sales at the market.
- City agencies say 80 of 84 stalls now hold new permits that exclude animal sales, with inspections by the Venustiano Carranza mayor’s office and INVEA and assurances that no animals were left inside closed shops.
- The order covers all species and directs authorities to supervise compliance and impose sanctions for violations, including fines, closures and loss of vendor rights.
- Animal-protection groups that pressed the case welcomed the enforcement but warn some sellers may try clandestine deliveries away from the market.
- Some vendors argue the policy harms family businesses, threaten amparos, and a merchants’ leader announced January 20 demonstrations, while the city has outlined economic support for business reconversion.