Tabasco Fair reopens after fire devastates vendors' livelihoods

Dora María Park has reopened after a devastating fire forced its closure for a day. The blaze, which struck Pavilion 1 during the Tabasco Fair, left hundreds of vendors without their livelihoods. Authorities have now begun distributing financial support to those affected. Governor Javier May Rodríguez confirmed the park’s activities resumed on Friday. He also announced that compensation payments had started for the 243 vendors and business owners who lost everything in the fire. The Secretariat of Finance is handling the disbursements.

A solemn Mass was held in the park’s livestock pavilion to honour the victims. Governor May Rodríguez attended alongside State Government Secretary José Ramiro López Obrador and other officials. The ceremony marked a moment of reflection before the fair’s return.

For the families of the deceased, the state government is covering accommodations, funeral costs, transportation, and psychological support. Katia Ornelas Gil, head of the Secretariat of Economic Development and Tourism, confirmed that each family will receive at least 1 million pesos in compensation.

Vendors with remaining stock are being offered alternative spaces in other pavilions. However, electrical appliances will not be allowed in the new locations as a precautionary measure. The Tabasco state government has moved quickly to assist those impacted by the tragedy. Financial aid, relocation options, and support services are now in place for affected vendors and families. The fair’s resumption signals a step toward recovery for the community.