EXCLUSIVE: SF hot dog vendor arrested in viral video speaks as police, community respond
Briefly

The video is difficult to watch, depicting a hot dog vendor, Ana Luisa Casimir Julca, being detained by police while her 5-year-old daughter screams for her mother. This incident raises important questions about the enforcement of vending regulations and public safety.
Rodrigo Lopez of the Mission Street Vendors Association stated, 'We are against violence. It's heartbreaking to see that especially with kids around. It's unacceptable to handcuff a woman, especially with a child present.' His disapproval emphasizes concerns over the treatment of vendors and the implications for public perception.
As public health and safety measures target unpermitted food vendors, the San Francisco authorities face criticism for using excessive force, especially when the conflict escalated in front of bystanders, further highlighting the emotional impact on children witnessing such events.
Read at ABC7 San Francisco
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