After the eviction carried out by the capital authorities at the ‘El Oso’ factory in Mexico City, located between Eje Central and Popocatépetl street, the Benito Juárez mayor's office distanced itself from the events and stated that its security personnel did not participate in the operation. In a statement, the district led by Mayor Luis Mendoza informed that neither public officials nor the security personnel assigned to the district were involved in the eviction of the factory.
The Benito Juárez mayor's office expressed its regret for the situation the company faced and stated that it will closely monitor the resolution of the case. "The Benito Juárez mayor's office reiterates its commitment to the productive sector so that commercial activities and job creation take place safely," it concluded.
The ‘El Oso’ factory, with over 100 years of history, issued a statement explaining that the eviction was carried out because they refused to yield to extortion from organized crime, unfair competition, and corrupt authorities. The company reported that its assets were invaded, stealing and destroying its source of work.
Users on social media shared videos showing people taking boxes with products from the factory in the Portales Sur neighborhood. ‘El Oso’ was founded by Prisciliano Pérez Buenrostro, originally from Jalpan, Querétaro, who arrived in Mexico City in the early 20th century. The company highlights on its website that Pérez Buenrostro discovered the perfect combination of ingredients for the preservation and beautification of footwear and leather goods.
