Mexico bans sale and consumption of alcohol in biggest general election in country's history

On May 27, several Mexican states announced that they would impose a ban on the sale and consumption of alcoholic beverages during the general election, scheduled for June 2, to ensure security and order on election day.

Many localities have now implemented the above ban, including the capital Mexico City and the states of Jalisco, Mexico, Veracruz, Puebla, Aguascalientes, Chihuahua, Coahuila, Chiapas, Durango and Guerrero. (Source: Infobae)

Mexican election law states that state authorities can impose restrictions on the sale of alcoholic beverages in businesses and restaurants on the day of the important event. The ban can be in place for two days, June 1-2, and each state can extend the ban by one day.

Violations of the ban will be subject to different fines depending on the locality. For Mexico City and the state of Mexico, violators will face fines ranging from 882 to 2,687 pesos ($57 to $175) and possible detention for 25 to 36 hours.

Mexico will hold its largest general election in its history on June 2 to elect a president, 500 members of the lower house of Congress and 128 members of the Senate. More than 170,000 ballot boxes will be set up across the country on election day.

This is the first time that national and local elections will be held simultaneously in all 32 states of Mexico. According to INE forecasts, the upcoming general election will attract a record number of 98.6 million voters, up 11% from the 90.8 million voters in the 2018 general election.

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