Overview

• In the first stage, 80 markets receive 240 million pesos this year, with 22 more addressed through other programs to reach 102 sites under the 'Mercados que Florecen' initiative.
• Works prioritize electrical, gas, water, and sanitation upgrades based on a joint diagnosis by Civil Protection and the Economic Development Secretariat, with biweekly and monthly oversight that includes citizen participation.
• Twenty rainwater capture and potabilization systems will be installed in 20 markets with an allocation of 20 million pesos.
• Specific project figures reported vary by outlet: Excélsior cites 35 million pesos for La Merced’s smaller hall and 35 million for Central de Abasto, while La Crónica and El Heraldo report 25 million for La Merced’s electrical renewal and about 30 million for four new halls at Central de Abasto extending into 2026.
• The Mercomuna voucher scheme injects 1,000 million pesos to channel household spending to public markets and neighborhood commerce.