Overview

• Most outlets report the alcohol ban runs from 20:00 on Saturday, September 6, until 21:00 on Sunday, September 7, three hours after polls close.
• At least one report lists a different start time—00:00 on Sunday—creating lingering confusion for some merchants.
• The restriction applies to all points of sale across the province, including supermarkets, bars, restaurants, licorerías and boliches, with some reports requiring nightlife venues to close by midnight.
• The broader veda began Friday at 08:00 and suspends campaign events, propaganda and poll dissemination, and in some summaries restricts carrying weapons and displaying party insignia at polling places.
• Authorities warn of penalties for violations, including fines and possible detention of one to six months for selling alcohol during the blackout.