A street vendor experienced a regrettable incident in front of her children when authorities seized her merchandise in Mexico City. A video showing the event has gone viral on social media, generating outrage among internet users.
In the images, alleged workers from the local authorities and police officers can be seen surrounding the woman and her two children while they sold bubbles, kites, and other toys in the Plaza de la Constitución. The workers and police surrounded the woman and snatched her merchandise away, despite her attempts to hug her child to calm him down.
In a moment of despair, the woman sprayed bubble liquid at one of the police officers to make him let go while she tried to collect her merchandise. Several citizens intervened to assist the woman, who was released and ran to hug her child. So far, the authorities have not provided official information about the incident.
Social media has been filled with outraged comments regarding the actions of the authorities and solidarity with the vendor. Incidents like this highlight the vulnerability of street vendors and the need for a more humane and fair treatment by the authorities.
