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Mexico City Hoy No Circula – End July 2026

Entities: Hoy No Circula program · Comisión Ambiental de la Megalópolis (CAMe) · Mexico City · State of Mexico · Secretaría de Seguridad Ciudadana

Overview

Following a brief suspension on 26 July, Hoy No Circula restrictions were reinstated on 29 July, barring red‑sticker vehicles with plates ending in 3 or 4. Heavy rain and coordinated protests on 30 July further crippled traffic, with eleven actions blocking key avenues, flooding intersections and reducing speeds by roughly 35 %. Vehicles with green stickers and plates ending in 1 or 2 were also prohibited that day, and fines remained 20–30 UMA.

On 31 July the programme shifted to a new set of criteria: cars displaying a blue verification sticker and plates ending in 9 or 0 (holograms 1 or 2) were barred from circulating. The restriction applied to the 16 Mexico City boroughs and the 18 adjacent municipalities of the State of Mexico, and was mirrored in nearby municipalities of Hidalgo, Morelos, Puebla and Tlaxcala that follow the same schedule. Exemptions continued to include electric, hybrid and fuel‑cell vehicles, zero‑hologram cars and vehicles with special permits such as emergency, school transport and hazardous‑waste trucks. Violations are penalised at 20–30 times the UMA (≈ $2,350‑$3,520).

Authorities confirmed that the July 31 restrictions remain in force under the existing schedule, with no announced changes. The program is administered by the Secretaría del Medio Ambiente (SEDEMA) and the Comisión Ambiental de la Megalópolis (CAMe). Commuters were urged to use alternative routes, public transit (Metro, Metrobús, RTP, trolleybus) and real‑time traffic updates. Restrictions ran from 05:00 to 22:00 and extended to certain foreign‑registered cars, with weather forecasts calling for clear skies early, rising temperatures to about 18 °C, and possible rain showers later in the day.

Claims

What the coverage asserts, and how well corroborated each claim is across sources.

[● 2 SOURCES] On July 31, 2026, protests and road blockades occurred in Mexico City, affecting traffic in Coyoacán, Cuauhtémoc, Iztapalapa and Gustavo A. Madero. (a58952da-d901-4442-b730-5f8a5038ab1d, 51e2486c-0837-4ec5-a0e7-5b9dda6a28c9)
[● 2 SOURCES] The Mexican security cabinet reported detentions and seizures of firearms, drugs and vehicles across multiple states on July 30‑31, 2026. (baf60306-82c9-4069-b12d-b822f4ff82f3, 1382b6b5-42c6-4042-9b75-3f9d9a4735be)
[○ 1 SOURCE] The weather forecast for Mexico City on July 31, 2026 predicted temperatures of 26‑28 °C, heavy rain and winds of 40‑45 km/h. (a58952da-d901-4442-b730-5f8a5038ab1d)
[○ 1 SOURCE] A magnitude‑5.0 earthquake occurred near Mapastepec, Chiapas on July 31, 2026, but did not trigger a seismic alert in Mexico City. (a58952da-d901-4442-b730-5f8a5038ab1d)
[○ 1 SOURCE] In Baja California, authorities seized four long guns, one short gun, 51 cartridges, 12 magazines, two tactical vests, six ballistic plates, 5 kg methamphetamine, marijuana and a vehicle from a man. (baf60306-82c9-4069-b12d-b822f4ff82f3)
[○ 1 SOURCE] In Jalisco, six people were detained and authorities seized five long guns, one short gun, 53 magazines, 960 cartridges, two vehicles and two motorcycles. (baf60306-82c9-4069-b12d-b822f4ff82f3)
[○ 1 SOURCE] In Oaxaca de Juárez, four people were detained and two vehicles were seized. (1382b6b5-42c6-4042-9b75-3f9d9a4735be)
[○ 1 SOURCE] Iván Lazcano Álvarez, 33, was detained in Milpa Alta, Mexico City, suspected in the homicide of two U.S. citizens, and police seized 40 doses of marijuana, 20 doses of crystal cocaine, cash, a cell‑ph (23c2411f-ac49-497e-9386-10855010a0da)

Timeline

1 day ago

[POLITICS] 5 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
3 days 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.
7 days 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.
9 days 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.
12 days 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
14 days 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
20 days 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 days 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.
26 days 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.
28 days 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
about 1 month 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.
about 1 month ago

[POLITICS] 10 sources
Ecuador suspends Quito's pico y placa on June 26 holiday
Ecuador’s decree for a June 26 national holiday pauses Quito’s pico y placa, keeping all vehicles free to move; AMT keeps inspection centers open and ANT extends expired license validity to August 31.
about 1 month 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
about 2 months ago

[POLITICS] 8 sources
Quito enforces pico y placa vehicle restrictions on June 16‑17
Quito maintains pico y placa limits, banning plates 3‑4 on June 16 and 5‑6 on June 17, with fines based on the $482 SBU.
about 2 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
about 2 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.
about 2 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.
about 2 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

aztecapuebla.com · aztecayucatan.com · colombia.com · concierto.cl · elcomercio.com · elfinanciero.com.mx · elnuevosiglo.com.co · elperiodicodeportivo.com.co · eluniverso.com · excelsior.com.mx · expreso.ec · extra.ec · kebuena.com.mx · lahora.gt · lajornadaestadodemexico.com · laquotidienne.fr · lopezdoriga.com · lucesdelsiglo.com.mx · mayacomunicacion.com.mx · mayaproductions.co.uk · metroecuador.com.ec · mexperience.com · nigeriastandardnewspaper.com · politica.expansion.mx · polochampionship.com · poresto.net · prensalibre.com · radiosantafe.com · scienzainrete.it · sdpnoticias.com · televicentro.hn · tribuna.com.mx · tropicanafm.com · tubarco.news · xataka.com

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