Panama Street in Guayaquil is the latest sign that downtown life can be saved. What started as a daytime gastronomic movement is gradually expanding into the night.
Municipality vans, security guards and communal services took shelter in an area that was known as the pink zone a few years ago. Activity in bars and restaurants is a good omen for recovery.
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Mayor Aquiles Alvarez took office on May 14. Two months have passed, and he, as an authority, leads the celebration for the foundation process, which is celebrated on July 25. This is an opportunity to take a look at other city centers that are tourist attractions in most countries of the world.
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During the day, without a doubt, the Malecón, Panama street, the cathedral and other heritage churches, as well as the Seminario and Centenario parks seduce their visitors, including the avenue 9 de Octubre and other roads with old buildings that tarnish the area from the intense movement of advertisements day and night are bedrooms and public toilets for the homeless. It hurts to say, but it’s bullshit.
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Abandoned buildings and those that are inhabited on the upper floors or where offices or companies are located during the working day require attention. Walking Avenida 9 de Octubre after 10:00 PM is a feat. Since the night has fallen, itinerant traders bet that they will offer all kinds of products, and then those who sleep there appear in larger numbers in the parallel streets.
Poverty and lack of formal employment are evident; The need for temporary shelters accompanied by the possibilities of improvement, security for visitors and restoring the center in all its splendor is the task of the Government and the Municipality. The mayor announced plans for this area during the campaign, he has little time in office, but this neighboring area of the municipality requires urgency. Tourism and economy could have a good flavor here. (OR)
Source: Eluniverso
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