Street vendors sell alcohol in Mexico City despite 'dry law' for World Cup match

Street vendors defied Mexico City's "dry law" by selling alcohol in the Historic Center during the Mexico-Ecuador World Cup match. The ban, implemented by the capital's government, prohibited sales in convenience stores and liquor shops starting at 3 p.m.

Despite the official ban, dozens of young people were seen consuming beer near the Zócalo, where the FIFA Fan Fest is located. On José María Pino Suárez Avenue, at least five street vendors were observed selling beer. Prices varied, with some offering a can for 50 pesos, while others sold two small cans for the same price.

One fan, Armando, who traveled from Puebla, stated he managed to buy alcohol before the ban took effect. "There's a dry law, but they were selling to us until 3 in the afternoon. Whoever bought, bought, and we'll keep going until the game ends," he commented.

The Secretary of Government, César Cravioto, asserted that the government maintains a permanent presence to deter public alcohol sales and consumption, yet the illicit trade persists.

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There's a dry law, but they were selling to us until 3 in the afternoon. Whoever bought, bought, and we'll keep going until the game ends.