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Mexico City Imposes Targeted Dry Law for Dec. 11–12 Guadalupe Celebrations

City officials set temporary alcohol restrictions to keep order during Guadalupe pilgrimages.

Overview

  • The ban runs in Gustavo A. Madero from 00:00 on Dec. 11 to 23:59 on Dec. 12, focusing on neighborhoods around the Basílica such as Martín Carrera, Santa Isabel Tola and Lindavista.
  • La Magdalena Contreras will halt sales and public consumption from 19:00 to 23:59 on Dec. 11 and 12 across the entire borough, including delivery services.
  • Covered businesses include liquor stores, corner shops, supermarkets, department stores and similar outlets, while interior consumption is allowed in restaurants, hotels, bars, cantinas and cinemas.
  • Penalties under the Civic Culture Law include fines, 12–36 hours of administrative arrest and potential closures for establishments that violate the order.
  • Some reports note earlier, short-term restrictions in parts of Tlalpan during Dec. 6–8, a detail not uniformly confirmed in current official communications.