Mexico City mayor orders surprise review of anti‑alcohol checkpoints amid abuse claims

Mexico City Mayor Eduardo Gattás Báez carried out an unannounced inspection of a municipal anti‑alcohol checkpoint after numerous citizen complaints of alleged abuse, intimidation and possible corruption by traffic officials. Accompanied by the city secretary, he examined the operation of breath‑alyzer devices, the hygiene of the equipment and the treatment of drivers, warning that any misconduct could lead to dismissal and legal action.

During the 2026 World Cup, the city's Security Secretariat conducted more than 90,000 alcohol tests, detaining over 400 drivers for intoxication. The surge in traffic checks was linked to concerns about public safety during the tournament.

In Ciudad Madero, Tamaulipas, the local traffic authority announced a reinforcement of alcohol‑testing filters after seven traffic accidents over a weekend, two of which involved drunk drivers. Three alcohol‑related violations resulted in vehicle seizures and fines of around 6,000 pesos, with authorities urging residents to avoid combining alcohol and driving.