In the first days of January, An image showing a trailer loaded with boxes of Reyes bagels began to circulate on social networks. According to reports, Ximena Figueroa was responsible for filling said trailer with the product purchased at a Costco store in Guadalajara.. The more than 800 threads purchased, known for being of quality and having a competitive price, were transferred with the aim of reselling them in the state of Colima.
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This action generated mixed reactions among social media users. On the one hand, some defended it as a valid and legal entrepreneurship strategy. On the other hand, there were those who criticized her for hoarding a traditional seasonal product and limiting its availability to other people in Guadalajara.
Who is Ximena Figueroa?
Ximena Figueroa is a public figure who gained notoriety when she was a candidate for local representative for the Green Ecologist Party of Mexico (PVEM) in the state of Colima.
Although his candidacy did not prosper at the polls, his name has once again become a topic of conversation on social networks and the media due to the recent action that has generated controversy.
Criticism also included questions about the ethics of this practice. In particular, it was noted that as a public figure and former candidate, her actions are subject to greater scrutiny. Some users considered that this action reflects a lack of sensitivity towards local communities, given that the massive acquisition could have affected the product offer in Guadalajara.
So far, Ximena Figueroa has not issued public statements to justify or explain her action. However, it is speculated that the bagels were destined for a resale business in Colima, where demand for this traditional product increases significantly during the Three Kings season.
How much will Reyes’ bagels be resold for?
In Costco stores, the price of the traditional Three Kings Rosca is around 379 pesosXimena announced that she would resell it to 549 pesosa significantly larger margin.
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