Cancún Crackdown on Event Scams Sparks Buzz

In a recent meeting, Cancún officials unanimously agreed to regulate public shows and entertainment. The changes to the existing regulations aim to protect citizens from purchasing tickets to events that may not have the necessary permits from the City Council.

Pablo Gutiérrez Fernández, Acting Head of the municipal presidency of Benito Juárez, elaborated on the decision. "There have been instances where an event is advertised, but the promoter cancels it. This leaves ticket holders struggling to get refunds," he explained. The new regulations ensure that when an event is advertised, it already has the necessary permits.

In the past, promoters would often wait until the last minute to secure these permits. Gutiérrez Fernández urged event organizers to adhere to the new regulations, promising that the city would streamline the permit process. "We welcome event promoters to Cancún. Our role is to ensure the safety of event attendees," he said.

THE CHANGES

The modified articles in the Regulation of Shows and Public Entertainment for the municipality of Benito Juárez include:

• 23 Section 14.
• 63 Section 9.
• 135 Section 1 and 2.

Changes in the Regulation of Advertisements and Advertising include:

• 67 Section 4, 6 and 7.

The reforms aim to:

• Ensure dignified spaces for event attendees.
• Prohibit advertising that promotes violence and discrimination.
• Prevent fraudulent events.
• Enforce penalties for non-compliance with regulations.

Non-compliance with the Regulation of Shows and Entertainment of Benito Juárez will result in a penalty of 500 Units of Measurement and Updating (UMA), equivalent to 54,285 pesos.

Karina Pamela Espinosa Pérez, the seventh councilor and president of the Commission of Shows and Entertainment, expressed gratitude for the effort to modify the regulations for the benefit of the citizens.