Overview
- In the State of Mexico, multiple municipalities have enacted alcohol sales bans for the Fiestas Patrias period with differing schedules, including Ecatepec, Chalco, Metepec, San Mateo Atenco, Zinacantepec, Tianguistenco, Ocoyoacac and Acambay.
- Nezahualcóyotl’s decree runs from 00:00 on September 15 through 23:59 on September 16, while examples elsewhere include Ecatepec for the same window, Metepec until 17:00 on September 16 and Chalco from 07:00 on September 15 to 22:00 on September 16.
- In Mexico City, the Gaceta Oficial orders a full ban in Tláhuac on both days from 00:00 to 24:00, with authorities advising residents to monitor official notices for any additional measures.
- Sanctions cited for individuals in CDMX include fines of 21–30 UMAs, administrative arrest of 25–36 hours and 12–18 hours of community service, with businesses facing fines up to about 271,000 pesos and possible temporary closure.
- Exceptions allow authorized food‑service establishments to sell alcohol by the glass within permitted hours, which does not extend to snacks or takeaway drinks.