ORANJESTAD (AAN): The Mercado Santa Rosa visit by Minister Rene Herde highlighted a successful start to the first Mercado Santa Rosa of 2026, which opened early Saturday morning at 8:00 a.m.
Visitors from across the island gathered in Santa Rosa to support local producers, creating a lively and positive atmosphere throughout the market. The strong turnout reflected continued community interest in locally made products and small-scale entrepreneurship.
The Mercado Santa Rosa visit by Minister Rene Herde was warmly received by organizers and vendors. Minister Herdé toured the market, admired the variety of local products on display, and took time to speak with both visitors and producers.
During his visit, Minister Herdé was accompanied by Santa Rosa director Nathalie Maduro, who provided additional insight into the goals and vision behind the popular Mercado Santa Rosa initiative.
The successful event once again demonstrated the importance of community markets in supporting local production and strengthening neighborhood engagement, with the Mercado Santa Rosa visit by Minister Rene Herde serving as a strong endorsement of the initiative.
