[CLSTR]
< Back to situations

Monitor this situation.

[SITUATION] · [ACTIVE] · [POLITICS]

30 clusters · 79 sources · 101 days · First seen · Last updated

Mexico City Hoy No Circula and Ozone Contingency

Overview

The Hoy No Circula program continued its rotating vehicle bans through mid-September 2026 across Mexico City and the State of Mexico. Following the restrictions on September 7, which targeted yellow-sticker vehicles (plates 5 and 6) with holograms 1 or 2, the program moved to Saturday, September 12. On that day, all vehicles with hologram 2 were prohibited from circulating between 05:00 and 22:00 (or 23:00), alongside hologram 1 vehicles with even-numbered license plate endings. The Comisión Ambiental de la Megalópolis (CAMe) noted that no extraordinary double restriction was planned for that date.

Environmental concerns escalated on September 12 when CAMe activated Phase 1 of an environmental contingency in the Valley of Mexico and the Mexico City Metropolitan Area due to high ozone concentrations. Monitoring stations recorded levels of 161 ppb at Benito Juárez and 157 ppb at the Centro de Ciencias de la Atmósfera in Coyoacán. This contingency was attributed to a high-pressure system, weak winds, and intense solar radiation.

In response to the contingency, additional circulation restrictions were set for Sunday, September 13, from 05:00 to 22:00. These include hologram 2 vehicles, specific hologram 1, 0, and 00 vehicles, as well as local and federal cargo vehicles restricted between 06:00 and 10:00. Authorities advised vulnerable populations to avoid outdoor activities between 13:00 and 19:00.

Parallel to these bans, the mandatory emissions testing calendar remains in effect. Drivers with pink stickers (plates 7 and 8) must complete verification in September, while those with red stickers (plates 3 and 4) have a window spanning September and October.

Entities

Mexico City · Comisión Ambiental de la Megalópolis · Estado de México · State of Mexico · Ciudad de México

Claims

What the coverage asserts, and how many sources carry each claim.

Coverage disagrees

Sources make claims that cannot both be true. CLSTR reports the disagreement; it does not decide who is right.

Timeline

  1. 3 days ago

    [INTERNATIONAL] 34 sources
    Valley of Mexico ozone contingency activated and then suspended

    CAMe activated and subsequently lifted a Phase 1 ozone contingency in the Valley of Mexico after high levels reached 161 ppb. Driving restrictions were enforced on Sunday before improving weather conditions led

  2. 4 days ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources
    Mexico City and Edomex vehicle restrictions for September 12

    Vehicle restrictions for the Hoy No Circula program apply this Saturday, September 12, 2026, in Mexico City and parts of the State of Mexico, affecting hologram 2 and even-numbered hologram 1 vehicles.

  3. 9 days ago

    [POLITICS] 4 sources
    Mexico City and Estado de México vehicle restrictions for September

    Vehicle restrictions and mandatory emissions verification schedules are active for Mexico City and the State of Mexico throughout September 2026.

  4. 11 days ago

    [POLITICS] 7 sources
    Mexico City vehicle restrictions for Hoy No Circula on September 5

    Vehicle restrictions for the Hoy No Circula program apply on September 5, 2026, in Mexico City and surrounding areas, affecting hologram 2 and odd-numbered hologram 1 vehicles.

  5. 12 days ago

    [INTERNATIONAL] 7 sources
    Mexico City faces transit collapse and poor air quality

    Mexico City faced poor air quality and major transit disruptions on September 4, 2026, due to high ozone levels, Metro technical failures, and road blockades caused by protests.

  6. 12 days ago

    [BUSINESS] 5 sources
    Mexico fuel prices and driving restrictions for September 4

    Mexico reports stable fuel prices with a slight rise in Premium gasoline, while driving restrictions remain in effect for blue-sticker vehicles in the Mexico City Metropolitan Area.

  7. 14 days ago

    [POLITICS] 6 sources
    Mexico City faces protests and traffic restrictions

    Mexico City anticipates multiple protests on September 3 from labor unions and pension advocates, alongside standard Hoy No Circula traffic restrictions for green-sticker vehicles.

  8. 22 days ago

    [POLITICS] 7 sources
    Mexico City vehicle restrictions schedule for August 24–29, 2026

    Vehicle circulation restrictions in Mexico City and the State of Mexico will follow the standard Hoy No Circula schedule from August 24 to 29, 2026, with no environmental contingency active.

  9. 24 days ago

    [POLITICS] 4 sources
    Mexico City and Estado de México vehicle restrictions for August 22

    Vehicle restrictions under the Hoy No Circula program apply this Saturday, August 22, 2026, in Mexico City and the State of Mexico to combat air pollution.

  10. 27 days ago

    [POLITICS] 4 sources
    Traffic restrictions active in Cúcuta and Mexico City

    Traffic restrictions are active in Cúcuta, Colombia, for plates ending in 7 and 8, and in Mexico City under the ‘Hoy No Circula’ program for specific plates and holograms to manage emissions.

  11. about 1 month ago

    [INTERNATIONAL] 9 sources
    Traffic restrictions and road closures reported in Mexico and Colombia

    Traffic restrictions and road closures are impacting Mexico and Colombia. Dosquebradas has implemented a three-day car ban for earthquake relief, while Mexico City maintains environmental driving limits.

  12. about 1 month ago

    [POLITICS] 7 sources
    Mexico City vehicle restrictions active for Tuesday, August 11

    Vehicle restrictions for the Hoy No Circula program apply this Tuesday, August 11, in Mexico City and the State of Mexico for cars with pink stickers and license plates ending in 7 or 8.

  13. about 1 month ago

    [POLITICS] 5 sources
    Mexico City Saturday 'Hoy No Circula' limits on vehicles Aug 8, 2026

    Mexico City and nearby State of Mexico municipalities will enforce Hoy No Circula on 8 Aug 2026, barring hologram 1 even‑plate and hologram 2 vehicles from 05:00‑22:00, with exemptions for electric, hybrid and

  14. about 1 month ago

    [POLITICS] 4 sources
    Mexico City, State of Mexico enforce Hoy No Circula limits Aug 2026

    Hoy No Circula restricts certain red‑or yellow‑sticker cars in CDMX and State of Mexico on Aug 2, 3 and 5 2026; exemptions apply, fines 20‑30 UMA.

  15. about 2 months ago

    [POLITICS] 7 sources
    Mexico City Hoy No Circula restrictions apply to vehicles on July 31, 2026

    On 31 July 2026, Mexico City’s Hoy No Circula will block cars with blue stickers, plates ending 9 or 0 and holograms 1‑2 across the city and 18 surrounding municipalities; exemptions apply and fines range $2.3k

  16. about 2 months ago

    [POLITICS] 6 sources
    Mexico City sees widespread traffic jams as protests and Hoy No Circula restrictions hit July 30

    Protests and rain crippleed Mexico City traffic on 30 July 2026, while Hoy No Circula restrictions barred green‑sticker cars, leading to major congestion and metro delays.

  17. about 2 months ago

    [POLITICS] 5 sources
    Mexico City Hoy No Circula program lifts restrictions as State of Mexico issues vehicle verification schedule

    Mexico City’s Hoy No Circula program lifts restrictions on July 26 2026, while the State of Mexico releases 2026 verification tariffs, schedules, and fines up to 3,519 MXN for non‑compliance.

  18. about 2 months ago

    [POLITICS] 8 sources
    Mexico City and State of Mexico extend Hoy No Circula restrictions for July 23‑24, 2026

    Mexico City and nearby municipalities will enforce Hoy No Circula bans on July 23‑24, 2026, targeting specific plates and stickers, with exemptions and fines up to 30 UMA.

  19. about 2 months ago

    [HEALTH] 2 sources
    Mexico City and State of Mexico enforce Hoy No Circula vehicle bans on July 20‑21, 2026

    On July 20‑21, 2026 Mexico City and the State of Mexico halted traffic for cars with specific plate numbers and hologram colors under the Hoy No Circula program, while exempting electric, hybrid and emergency‑t

  20. about 2 months ago

    [POLITICS] 5 sources
    Mexico's Saturday 'Hoy No Circula' limits vehicles on July 18, 2026

    Mexico City and surrounding State of Mexico will enforce Saturday's Hoy No Circula on July 18, 2026, barring hologram 2 cars and hologram 1 cars with odd plates from 05:00–22:00; exemptions apply and fines run

  21. 2 months ago

    [HEALTH] 4 sources
    Mexico City Hoy No Circula restricts vehicles on July 13, 2026

    Hoy No Circula allowed all traffic on 12 July 2026, but on 13 July it barred yellow‑sticker, plates ending 5/6, or hologram 1‑2 cars, with fines of up to 3,519 pesos.

  22. 2 months ago

    [POLITICS] 8 sources
    Mexico City Hoy No Circula limits set for July 10‑13, 2026

    Mexico City’s Hoy No Circula program restricts specific cars on July 10, 11 and 13 2026, with exemptions and fines of 1,924‑2,886 MXN.

  23. 2 months ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources
    Mexico City and State of Mexico enforce Hoy No Circula bans on July 6 and 8, 2026

    Hoy No Circula bans apply in Mexico City and neighboring State of Mexico on July 6 (yellow‑sticker cars) and July 8 2026 (red‑sticker cars); violations incur 20‑30 UMA fines.

  24. 2 months ago

    [POLITICS] 3 sources
    Mexico City Saturday Hoy No Circula Restrictions Apply July 4

    Mexico City’s Hoy No Circula Saturday rule for July 4 bans vehicles with hologram 1 (odd plates), hologram 2 and foreign plates; exemptions include hologram 0, electric/hybrid cars. No double restriction; fines

  25. 3 months ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources
    Mexico City and State of Mexico enforce Hoy No Circula limits on June 27, 2026

    June 27, 2026 Hoy No Circula bars hologram 2 cars and hologram 1 even‑plate vehicles in Mexico City, State of Mexico, Toluca and Santiago Tianguistenco; exemptions apply and fines range 2,346‑3,519 pesos.

  26. 3 months ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources
    Mexico City and State of Mexico Enforce Saturday 'Hoy No Circula' Limits on June 20

    Saturday, June 20 2026, Mexico City and State of Mexico re‑activate 'Hoy No Circula' limits, barring odd‑ending hologram 1 plates and all hologram 2 vehicles from 5 a.m. to 10 p.m., with exemptions for electric

  27. 3 months ago

    [POLITICS] 4 sources
    Mexico City and State of Mexico enforce Hoy No Circula limits on June 16‑17, 2026

    Hoy No Circula restricts pink‑sticker cars with plates 7‑8 and hologram 1‑2 on 16 June, and red‑sticker cars with plates 3‑4 and hologram 1‑2 on 17 June in Mexico City and State of Mexico; exemptions include EV

  28. 3 months ago

    [POLITICS] 3 sources
    June 15 vehicle circulation bans go into effect in Quito and Mexico City

    On 15 June 2026 Quito blocks plates ending 1‑2 during peak hours, while Mexico City bans plates ending 5‑6 all day; both programs list exemptions and fines.

  29. 3 months ago

    [HEALTH] 3 sources
    Mexico City and State of Mexico Enforce Hoy No Circula Vehicle Restrictions June 10‑12, 2026

    Mexico City and the State of Mexico enforce Hoy No Circula on June 10‑12, 2026, restricting vehicles with red stickers and plates ending 3‑4; fines range 2,300‑3,500 MXN.

  30. 3 months ago

    [POLITICS] 5 sources
    Mexico City enforces Hoy No Circula vehicle bans on June 5‑6, 2026

    Mexico City and surrounding municipalities will enforce Hoy No Circula bans on June 4‑5 (green and blue engomado) and June 6 (first Saturday) for specific plate numbers and holograms; exemptions apply and fines

Sources

24-horas.mx · 889noticias.mx · adnsureste.info · agendainformativa.com.mx · asisucede.com.mx · astrolabio.com.mx · aztecapuebla.com · aztecayucatan.com · canaltro.com · carlosmartinhuerta.com.mx · chilango.com · codigoqro.mx · colombia.com · concierto.cl · diarioavanzada.com.mx · diariodemorelos.com · diarioevolucion.com.mx · dominicanaaldia.com · elcomercio.com · eldemocrata.com · eldiario.es · elfinanciero.com.mx · elnuevosiglo.com.co · elperiodicodeportivo.com.co · eluniverso.com · entrelineas.com.mx · excelsior.com.mx · expreso.ec · extra.ec · foxsports.com.mx · gacetamexicana.com · hsbnoticias.com · inforse.com.bo · juanfutbol.com · jugend2000.ch · julioastillero.com · kebuena.com.mx · lahoguera.mx · lahora.gt · lajornadaestadodemexico.com · lanigua.com.mx · laquotidienne.fr · lavozdemichoacan.com.mx · lineadirectaportal.com · lopezdoriga.com · lucesdelsiglo.com.mx · mayacomunicacion.com.mx · mayaproductions.co.uk

This summary has been updated 20 times: see revision history