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Lima markets under overhaul led by first female councilor
Maruja de Carnera Checa, one of Lima's first four women on the Municipal Council, leads a push to reform city markets amid poverty and private stalls. She notes progress at Mercado de la Aurora, plans better floors, fixtures, waste removal, and pest control while balancing street vendors and food pricing set by the agriculture ministry.
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Maruja de Carnera Checa
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Tambo de Oro
Mercado de la Aurora
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