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Ripndip México Shutters Store After Gentrification March Vandalism as Luisito Comunica Clash Goes Viral

Pledging a rapid rebuild, the Mexican-run retailer has closed its Roma store pending repairs after the July 4 march left 13 businesses damaged.

Luisito Comunica protagoniza discusión con empleada de Sectur tras marcha contra gentrificación en CDMX | Captura de video
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Overview

  • Influencer Luisito Comunica returned to the Orizaba Street Ripndip store to document the aftermath and denounced the looting as “a robbery disguised as a protest.”
  • During his recording, a woman displaying what appeared to be a Secretaría de Turismo credential confronted him, calling him “ridiculous” and accusing him of backing “violators.”
  • Luisito highlighted the protester’s Bimba & Lola bag to underscore perceived contradictions in her critique of foreign-affiliated outlets.
  • In an official statement, Ripndip México affirmed it is 100 percent Mexican-operated, announced a temporary closure for repairs and promised a swift reopening.
  • The clash and the store’s recovery plans have fueled social media debates over class conflict, property damage and support for local entrepreneurs.