Playa del Carmen, Quintana Roo — The municipal government has appointed Oscar Kevar Lopez Sanchez as the new director of Markets, tasking him with leading efforts to strengthen the city’s four public markets, which are vital to the local economy and support dozens of families.
The appointment was made during an official city council session attended by officials involved in economic development and public market operations, including Economic Development Secretary Estefania Hernandez.
Lopez Sanchez will oversee strategies to improve the operation, image, and competitiveness of these traditional commercial spaces, which serve as important sources of employment and commerce for residents of Playa del Carmen and nearby communities.
The city currently operates four public markets. The Diana Laura Rojas market houses 192 vendors offering daily products and services. The market on 10th Avenue operates with 40 stalls, while the Piñatas market has 64 active spaces. The Puerto Aventuras market rounds out the network with 15 vendors.
Hernandez said one goal of this new phase is to give the public markets a boost by modernizing certain aspects, improving visitor service, and strengthening operating conditions for vendors. She noted that the decision to appoint a new director was made with this vision in mind, aiming to launch projects that will fortify these spaces and create more opportunities for those who depend on them.
She emphasized that the markets are part of Playa del Carmen’s identity and that the city will maintain coordinated work with merchants and municipal authorities to address priority needs, improve services, and attract more customers.
Lopez Sanchez expressed gratitude for the trust placed in him and said he will assume the role with commitment and a willingness to work closely with vendors, listening to their needs and proposing actions to strengthen commercial activity in each public market.
