Prohibition Law in Mexico: When does it start, in which states does it apply and what fines are there for failing to comply with the election measure?

This Sunday, June 2, the General Elections will be held in Mexico, in which millions of citizens will go to the polls to elect their next president, as well as the new governors of some states and deputies. One of the measures that will govern the normal development of the day is the application of the so-called 'Prohibition Law' and below we will tell you when it will be in effect, as well as other important details. The dry law in Mexico is established by the General Law of Electoral Institutions and Procedures, which indicates that "on the day of the election and the preceding one, the competent authorities may establish measures to limit the hours of service of the establishments in which serve intoxicating drinks." This restriction contemplates that wineries, supermarkets with a liquor license, self-service stores, department stores and grocery stores cannot sell alcoholic beverages during a period due to the elections in Mexico. Likewise, home delivery service and sales in ...