Overview
- An operation Sunday night at the Cerrada de San Agustín escalated into shoving and blows as inspectors moved to clear unauthorized stalls.
- Officials said vendors threw objects that caused minor injuries to two municipal workers, prompting intervention by 20 to 25 Policía Morelia officers with no arrests reported.
- Municipal security reviewed body‑worn camera footage and reported no irregular police conduct, stating any formal complaints will be investigated.
- Authorities describe a recurring group of roughly 20 to 30 vendors with tolerances in other areas who repeatedly try to install in San Agustín and behind the Cathedral.
- The municipality says enforcement will continue in the Centro Histórico to safeguard pedestrian space in line with its World Heritage commitments.