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Mexico City's famed and funky Ciudadela artisans market may soon be shut down to make room for a modern shopping plaza.
The colorful maze of 355 stalls and workshops, with handcrafted artifacts ranging from silver trinkets and creative ceramics to regional clothing and Michoacán- style guitars, is the principal source of income for more than 20,000 artisans and their employees.
The sprawling market has drawn tourists from across the globe since its inauguration in 1966. Veteran shop owners estimate that between 60 percent and 70 percent of Ciudadela customers are foreigners.
But the beloved market may end up the victim of its own advantages.
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