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| Want some stylish shorts? |
You know it's Christmas season when you can't walk across Plaza San Victorino.
The plaza is the center of Bogotá's budget, often pirated, clothing retailers. As Christmas approaches, the plaza fills up with informal sellers, to the chagrin of nearby stores, which pay rent and taxes. In past years, police have tried to clear the sellers away, sometimes causing riots. This year, authorities appear willing to let them stay, just as long as they leave space for pedestrians.
According to
El Tiempo, some vendors are sleeping on the plaza in order to not lose their vending spots. And perhaps also to save on rent.
Need a pair of shorts, a football jersey or a swimming pool to finish off that Christmas shopping list? Hurry on down!
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| Counterfeit football jerseys are always in style. |
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| Socks for sale. |
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| Want a ´poncho? |
After dark, the scene's still hectic.
By Mike Ceaser, of
Bogotá Bike Tours
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