Chichén Itzá Reopens After Vendor Dispute Causes 13-Day Closure
Chichén Itzá, a renowned archaeological site in Mexico, has reopened following a 13-day closure due to a dispute involving the relocation of over 600 vendors and artisans. The conflict arose from the introduction of a new 16-hectare visitor facility, Catvi, which is part of the infrastructure for the Maya Train project. This facility includes commercial spaces, food courts, and guide facilities, and aims to enhance visitor services. The closure was initially announced as maintenance work, but it soon became clear that it was due to disagreements over the relocation of vendors. Despite negotiations, only 220 of the 666 vendors agreed to move to the new facility. The Indigenous Governing Council of Pisté Chichén Itzá (CIGPC) has been actively opposing the relocation, citing insufficient community consultation and advocating for the rights of affected families. 
