Neighbors demonstrate against an upcoming Banco del Bienestar headquarters in Xicotencatl park

Neighbors of the mayor’s office Coyoacan they demonstrated against the intervention of the park Xicotencatl, where it is planned to install a branch of Wellbeing Bank.

Neighbors of Coyoacán protest because they do not want the park to be intervened #Xicotencatl. The government decided, without consultation, to set up a welfare bank.

With so many vacant lots, do we have to intervene in a green area and a community public space? @Claudiashein⁩ pic.twitter.com/EBzyKC3NMH

– Sofia Margarita (@SofiaMargaritaa) August 27, 2021

According to several neighborhood reports, there is the presence of heavy machinery that would be used for the construction of the branch.

I’m finding out that they want to destroy a part of the park #Xicoténcatl, in Coyoacán.

The government of the regenta @Claudiashein It has been a total disaster for CDMX.

Destroy green areas we need.

Already destroyed the #HumedalXochimilco and goes for more.#YoProtejoElHumedal pic.twitter.com/3krs4TvTMk

– Alejandro Juárez (@AleJuarezA) August 27, 2021

The new bank headquarters would be located on what is currently a basketball court. The demonstration of dissatisfied neighbors was organized for this Saturday, August 27. In this regard, Banco Bienestar has not issued a position on the matter.

I object. They destroy a field of #basketball In the park #Xicoténcatl to put a bench in a park? I can not believe it. pic.twitter.com/eb1uyH9kec

– vicentegtz (@vicentegtz) August 27, 2021

According to the Centro de Coyoacán blog, this “lung” has well-kept flower beds, a great variety of trees, a kiosk where cultural activities are carried out, benches to enjoy the tranquility of the place, children’s games, exercise equipment and three tile fountains from Talavera.

“It is a fenced site that covers about 6 thousand square meters, where you can carry out sports, cultural and recreational activities with your family or friend.”

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