The service, managed by La Víbria Intercultural for the past two years, closed in December. The association cited low weekday attendance and high competition on Jacquard Avenue as the main reasons for the project's lack of economic viability.
“"The access ramp has been damaged since before we started. They assured us they would fix it, but we have closed and it still hasn't been done."
The historic nature of the building also presented challenges, including a ban on exterior signage and the absence of a smoke vent. Councilor Patricia Reche confirmed that the city is now evaluating whether to launch a new tender or transform the 180-square-meter patio into a community-led space.
