Latin American cities implement vehicle circulation restrictions

Various regions across Latin America are implementing or adjusting vehicle circulation restrictions to manage traffic congestion and environmental impact.

In Mexico, the Hoy No Circula program continues in Mexico City and the State of Mexico, restricting certain vehicles based on their verification sticker and license plate digits. Additionally, Querétaro is implementing new traffic measures on Prolongación Constituyentes to mitigate delays caused by federal roadworks. In the Las Choapas–Ocozocoautla highway, a major accident involving a trailer and a truck has caused total closures in both directions.

In Colombia, several cities are managing vehicle rotations. Bucaramanga and its metropolitan area are implementing the Pico y Placa scheme, with specific rotations for the final quarter of the year. Medellín is also enforcing Pico y Placa for private vehicles and motorcycles to improve mobility in the Aburrá Valley. In Bogotá, restrictions remain in place from Monday to Friday to reduce peak-hour congestion.

In Ecuador, Quito is enforcing its Pico y Placa ordinance, restricting vehicles with plates ending in 1 and 2 during morning and afternoon peak hours. Meanwhile, in Venezuela, authorities in the Autopista Regional del Centro (ARC) have scheduled vehicle regulation and road interventions due to electrical network maintenance, and Caracas officials have overseen tunnel cleaning and maintenance projects to improve urban infrastructure.