The BHRC invited McDonald's to respond to the following allegations and concerns of the local group Comisión Vecinal del Mercado de Puertochico for Mc Donalds Baika Puertochico operations:

• Concerns around the potential loss of Puertochico market as a venue for local independent commerce, and the preservation of local culture and artisans with the installation of McDonald's Baika Puertochico operation.
• Allegations that the installation of the McDonald's franchise privatises public space
• Allegations of silencing and intimidation of protesters
• Allegations around the legality regarding municipal ordinances
• Allegations of lack of transparency in the granting process and inconsistent resolutions concerning allegations related to the project

The Company did provide a response.