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259 drivers sent to 'El Torito' during World Cup 2026 period; over 53,000 alcohol tests conducted
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259 drivers sent to 'El Torito' during World Cup 2026 period; over 53,000 alcohol tests conducted

From El Universal · () Spanish

Translated from Spanish, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • 259 drivers were sent to "El Torito" detention center for exceeding alcohol limits during the World Cup 2026 period.
  • Over 53,000 AlcoStop and breathalyzer tests were conducted by the capital's Security Secretariat.
  • The "Drive Without Alcohol" program also offered friendly tests and advice at various fan zones and event perimeters.

Authorities in Mexico City have detained 259 drivers for driving under the influence of alcohol between June 11 and June 17, as part of the "Drive Without Alcohol World Cup 2026" program. These individuals were taken to the Administrative Sanctions and Social Integration Center, commonly known as "El Torito."

The Secretariat of Citizen Security (SSC) reported that in addition to the detentions, 258 vehicles were impounded. The program has conducted a significant number of tests, including 53,696 AlcoStop tests, which measure alcohol in the vehicle's interior, and 810 breathalyzer tests.

Beyond official enforcement, the SSC also administered 2,917 "friendly" tests and provided recommendations to avoid driving after consuming alcohol. These efforts took place at various public gatherings, including fan festivals, the FIFA Fan Fest at the Zócalo, and areas around the Mexico City Stadium.

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Originally published by El Universal in Spanish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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