Wal-Mart At Teotihuacan Opens

A highly disputed Wal-Mart store opens within view of the pyramids of Teotihuacan.

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November 5, 2004, 9:00 AM PST

By Chris Steins @planetizen


Despite months of protest and questions about the symbolism of opening a Wal-Mart next to the pyramids of the ancient city of Teotihuacan, the store quietly opened Thursday.

Wal-Mart had refused to publicize a date for its opening, but news spread by word-of-mouth. The dispute in Teotihuacan – a town built next to the ruins of the 2,000-year-old metropolis – has illustrated how the allure of low prices and U.S. lifestyles often wins out in Mexico. ... Wal-Mart is now Mexico's biggest retailer after buying up numerous Mexican chains in recent years, including companies like Bodega Aurrera.

Thanks to Laura Kranz

Tuesday, October 25, 2005 in The San Diego Union-Tribune

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