Surprise Operation finds Minors in Bars and Night Clubs

by Maureen Dietrich
13 Jan 15
mazmessenger.com

The operation took place with the help of the departments of ecology, official mayor and medical services.

Approximately 30 minors were discovered in bars and night clubs during a surprise operation conducted by the municipal government this weekend.

María del Rosario Torres Noriega, Municipal Hall Secretary, said the operation took place with the help of the departments of ecology, official mayor and medical services in an effort to determine if bars, night clubs and restaurants were adhering to regulations following a series of diverse complaints.

As a result of visits to 17 businesses including bars, night clubs and restaurants, six fines were levied by the department of ecology for loud music above the permitted decibel level, six for allowing live music without the necessary permits and four for permitting minors access to adult establishments and selling them alcoholic beverages. One bar in the Zona Dorada was shut down.

As well, two young transvestites were detained on Av. Del Mar offering sexual services without having the requisite health permits.

City personnel told media the operation began at 10pm and ended at 3am.

Torres Noriega stated they had received many complaints of loud music until early in the morning and during the operation closed a bar in the Zona Dorada for two infractions: serving minors and allowing live music without a permit.

She explained the operation was not intended to be punitive. Rather, it was to make owners aware of the laws and check identification of young people at the door, something they found owners have not been doing.

(from Noroeste)

New Rules for Minors Traveling Alone

by Murry Pageon 5 Dec 13
mazmessenger.com 

The tourism secretary has said the current rule is hindering the free flow of minors into México.

In order to facilitate the flow of tourists and increase foreign exchange earnings, the Secretariats of Tourism and Finance announced the elimination of the requirement that minors not accompanied by their parents or guardian must carry with them a notarized statement giving them permission to enter or leave the country.

Claudia Ruiz Massieu, head of the Ministry of Tourism and Aristotle Núñez, the Head of the Tax Administration Service, said the current rule is hindering the free flow of minors into México and that the costs to tourists have transcended the detriment to the national tourism industry.”

Ruiz Massieu said a child or adolescent will no longer be forced to travel with a notarized authorization from a parent or guardian in order for a minor to enter or leave the country. She added that “only the requirement for a notarized statement has been removed.”

Aristotle Núñez also announced the decision of the federal government to increase the amount of goods nationals and foreigners may bring with them when entering the country by sea or air from $300 to $500; and $75 to $300 for those arriving by land.

(El Sol de Mazatlán)