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Dry Law to accompany Mexico vs. Ecuador match in Mexico City; know where the restriction will apply
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Dry Law to accompany Mexico vs. Ecuador match in Mexico City; know where the restriction will apply

From El Universal · () Spanish

Translated from Spanish, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Mexico City will implement a "Ley Seca" (dry law) restricting alcohol sales during the Mexico vs. Ecuador match on June 30.
  • The restriction will cover the Paseo de la Reforma and Centro Histórico areas.
  • Authorities aim to prevent risks associated with alcohol consumption by fans, building on the success of a similar operation during a previous match.

Mexico City authorities will enforce a "Ley Seca," or dry law, restricting alcohol sales during the upcoming Mexico vs. Ecuador football match on Tuesday, June 30. The measure aims to ensure fan safety by preventing potential risks associated with alcohol consumption.

The restriction will be applied in the areas of Paseo de la Reforma and the Centro Histórico. César Cravioto, the Secretary of Government, announced the measure, stating that it "worked" during a similar operation for the Mexico vs. Czech Republic match the previous week. He indicated that the government, in conjunction with the Secretariat of Citizen Security (SSC) and Invea, will strengthen patrols and inspections of commercial establishments in these zones.

"We are going to continue with what was done in the last match. Commercial establishments in the Reforma and Centro Histórico areas, after 3:00 p.m. until 7:00 a.m. the following day, cannot sell alcoholic beverages for takeaway. The operation worked, which is precisely about reducing risks and containment; and we will strengthen patrols in the area with the SSC for the non-sale of alcoholic beverages in public spaces," Cravioto explained.

During the previous "Ley Seca" implementation for convenience stores, it was observed that some fans, street vendors, and businesses circumvented the restrictions by selling alcohol. Despite these challenges, authorities are reinforcing the measure for the Mexico-Ecuador game, focusing on reducing risks and maintaining public order around the Estadio Ciudad de México.

We are going to continue with what was done in the last match. Commercial establishments in the Reforma and Centro Histórico areas, after 3:00 p.m. until 7:00 a.m. the following day, cannot sell alcoholic beverages for takeaway. The operation worked, which is precisely about reducing risks and containment; and we will strengthen patrols in the area with the SSC for the non-sale of alcoholic beverages in public spaces.

— César CraviotoCravioto explaining the details and rationale behind the 'Ley Seca' for the upcoming football match.
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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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