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Viral Video Shows Mar Azul Beach Brawl Between Churro and Smoothie Vendors

Witnesses linked the clash to tense competition for prime selling spots during a slow summer.

Overview

  • Local outlets reported the incident using eyewitness accounts and a tourist’s video that spread quickly online.
  • Roughly a dozen people were seen trading punches, shoving and running on the sand in front of beachgoers.
  • Tourists and families nearby moved away to avoid getting caught in the confrontation.
  • Witnesses said vendors were vying for the most crowded areas as sales lag in a difficult economy.
  • Authorities have not confirmed whether there were serious injuries or if police responded to the scene.