The departure of families from Sinaloa who had moved to Durango has generated a decline in commercial activity and an increase in the number of vacant homes and business premises in different areas of the capital, according to Coparmex.
The organization warned that the departure of these families is beginning to have an impact on the local economy, particularly in areas where Sinaloan residents had established homes, businesses and commercial activities.
The reduction in the number of residents has translated into lower sales for businesses, while some establishments have been forced to close after losing a significant portion of their customers.
The situation has also contributed to an increase in the number of empty houses and commercial spaces, creating concern among business owners and property owners.
Impact on Commercial Activity
The departure of Sinaloan families has affected businesses that depended, directly or indirectly, on the consumption generated by this population.
According to Coparmex, the reduction in customers has resulted in lower sales and the closure of some businesses, particularly in areas where the concentration of Sinaloan residents had been greater.
The organization indicated that the phenomenon is visible in different parts of the capital, where previously occupied properties are now being left vacant.
Vacant Homes and Businesses
The movement of families has also affected the local real-estate market.
Some homes that had been occupied by Sinaloan families are now empty, while commercial properties that housed businesses are also becoming available.
The situation has generated a chain effect: fewer residents mean fewer consumers, which affects businesses and can ultimately lead to more vacant properties.
The problem is therefore not limited to the families that have left the city, but also affects merchants, landlords and other sectors of the local economy.
A Situation Linked to Security Concerns
The departure of Sinaloan families is occurring amid the security problems affecting Sinaloa, which have prompted some families to seek safer places to live.
Durango has historically received people from neighboring Sinaloa because of its geographic proximity and commercial and family ties between the two states.
However, the recent movement in the opposite direction is now producing economic consequences in areas of Durango where these families had established themselves.
Coparmex warned that the situation should be monitored because a prolonged reduction in population could continue affecting sales, employment, housing occupancy and commercial activity in the affected areas.
Source: oem
