Walmart in the United States is in the midst of a controversy after reports about the withdrawal of Mexican products from its shelves. The allegedly removed articles include sauces, tortillas and other traditional foods of high demand among the Latin community.
This decision would have unleashed an indignation wave and led many consumers to organize a boycott against the retail chain, manifesting its disagreement with the measure.
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The discomfort among Hispanic consumers did not occur in isolation. The Latin community in the United States has experienced tensions derived from stricter immigration policies, including mass deportations and the separation of families. These measures, promoted during the administration of Donald Trump, generated a climate of discontent, especially among Latinos affected by these decisions.
In this context, some groups have decided to take measures against companies and brands that consider these policies. Walmart, being one of the commercial chains with the greatest presence in Latin communities, remained in the center of controversy after complaints about the reduction of Mexican products in their shelves.
Nace el “Freeze Latino Movement”
Given these reports, many members of the Latin community joined a boycott against Walmart, promoted in social networks under the name Freeze Latino Movement. This movement It seeks that Hispanic consumers avoid unnecessary purchases in the chain, in order to demonstrate its purchasing power and press the company to reconsider its commercial strategy.
En platforms like Twitter and Instagram, Users have shared images of Walmart stores with empty shelves and corridors without customers, reflecting the immediate impact of the call to boycott.
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Walmart response
So far, Walmart has not issued an official statement confirming or denies the withdrawal of Mexican products from their stores in the US. However, some consumers have reported that certain Articles have ceased to be available or that their replacement has been slower than usual.
The Latin community, aware of its influence on the market, continues to mobilize to demand a clear response and ensure that their needs as consumers are taken into account. The evolution of this boycott It could have repercussions on the relationship between Walmart and one of its most important client bases in the United States.
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However, several Tiktok users have shared their experience when visiting the store to corroborate rumors about the retirement of Hispanic merchandise. The conclusions have been that the products remain exiibos.
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