Mitziades Mercedes

Mitziades Mercedes, also known as Juan el Artesano, is a representative of the Asociación de Artesanos de Miches (ARTEMI), actively voicing concerns over the rising presence of informal street vendors in the tourist areas of Miches. He emphasizes that these vendors, coming from various backgrounds, pose a threat to the sustainable development of tourism in the region, which has been cultivated over many years. Mercedes advocates for regulated commercial activities to ensure that local artisans and residents benefit from the area’s growing tourism sector.