controversial measure
On January 12 in Ecatepec, a modification to the Municipal Edict was approved: to make the use of face masks mandatory in markets, squares, public transport and the first square of the municipal seat, with the aim of inhibiting the increase in COVID-19 infections.
According to Mayor Fernando Vilchis Contreras, this type of decision may be unpopular, however, he pointed out, it seeks to take emerging actions to preserve the health and life of the inhabitants of the most populous municipality in the State of Mexico.
Through social networks, users condemn this type of imposed measures, while others defend it.
Those persons who do not comply with the summons of the municipal security elements, will be entitled to a sanction consisting of the fulfillment of 5 hours of community work or an unchangeable arrest of two and up to eight hours in the conciliatory offices of the municipality, for which said The amendment also empowers the qualifying officials to apply this measure.
