Plaza Izazaga 89 Closes Indefinitely After Seizure of Over 262,000 Illegal Products

Plaza Izazaga 89 announced its indefinite closure following a law enforcement operation. On Thursday, authorities seized over 262,000 illegal products of Asian origin at the location. These goods lacked legal documentation. Marcelo Ebrard, the Secretary of Economy, filed a complaint to start the process of extinguishing the property’s ownership rights.

The closure was shared on the plaza’s social media channels. The decision came from the building’s owners. On Saturday, images began appearing online of vendors removing their merchandise from the site.

Ebrard explained that the property seizure follows a legal framework that allows for the confiscation of rented spaces used for selling illegal goods. This operation is part of a federal initiative to combat smuggling and piracy across Mexico, including its ports and airports.

At a press briefing on Friday, Ebrard described the plan as a way to support Mexican industry, established businesses, and law-abiding commerce. The seizure at Plaza Izazaga 89 included products without any documentation from countries like China, Bangladesh, Malaysia, Vietnam, and Indonesia.

Ebrard clarified that the operation was not influenced by demands from U.S. President-elect Donald Trump, who criticized Mexico for allowing Chinese goods to enter the U.S. However, the operation coincided with Trump’s threats to impose a 25% tariff on all Mexican products, following talks with Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum.

Ebrard stated that the operation, named “Cleanup,” was ordered by the president. It targets not only those selling contraband goods but also the customs agencies that allow their entry, the transporters moving them within the country, and the landlords of the selling spaces.

This operation demonstrates the government’s commitment to maintaining legality within commerce in Mexico.