The City of Mexicali decided to destroy beer seized during the pandemic by now Governor’s administration
Mexicali City Council members unanimously approved Monday the destruction of beer seized during the pandemic early stages.
The city began Tuesday the destruction of about 87,000 beers seized back in 2020 during then-Mayor Marina Avila.
Three years ago, the Mexican government decided to prohibit the importation of alcoholic beverages in order to stop COVID-19 from spreading.
Since that year, the beer has been warehoused at City Hall.
The proposal was made by staff with the State Commission to Prevent Sanitary Risks, City Secretary of Government Daniel Valenzuela said.
Beer and alcohol were illegally imported from the US as Mexico limited such beverage production.
Beer was destroyed based on potential health risks for residents, Valenzuela said.
Cans will be sold to a recycling company and funds raised will go to a nonprofit organization or a city agency, Valenzuela said.
Officials visit parking project site
State and City officials toured Tuesday the downtown site where authorities will build a new parking lot.
Baja California Governor Marina Avila and Mexicali Mayor Norma Bustamante toured the area along with other officials.
The new two-story, 200-space parking lot is built in order to attract visitors to the area while improving economic development.
State Secretary of Infrastructure and Urban Development Arturo Espinoza said the parking lot is expected to bring some relief to the lack of parking in the downtown area for the benefit of local merchants.
Gov. Avila said the project will allow the construction of a third and even a fourth story for additional parking space.
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