Retail sales plunge in central Mexico City due to marches.

MEXICO CITY, May 29, 2003 (Notimex/Corporate Mexico by Internet Securities, Inc. via COMTEX) -- The Chamber of Retail Commerce, Services and Tourism (Canacope) of Mexico City has complained about a drop in sales of around 6 million pesos (US$582,000) last week alone as a result of the serious disturbances caused by various protests in the center of the city, including marches by teachers, which have caused widespread disruption. Canacope said sales had dropped by around half.In the face of these problems, the chamber asked the government of the Federal District of Mexico City to speed up negotiations with the demonstrators to put an end to the marches. It also said that the marches should be better regulated, with increased police vigilance and sanctions for leaders of marches when damage is caused to businesses. Canacope also asked the marchers and politicians to be more efficient so that they receive more support from the public. It said that many marches provide cover for criminals to commit illegal acts with impunity.This article has been translated by Internet Securities, Inc. as a service to its customers. Internet Securities, Inc. makes no representation or warranty regarding the accuracy or content of the translation.

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