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Fines of 3 to 17 thousand pesos for failure to comply with COVID-19 measures: U.S. Consulate in Tijuana

The U.S. Consulate General in Tijuana announces some of the consequences that could result from not complying with COVID-19 regulations.

By Miguel Delgado2020-11-26T04:35:00+00:00

Today, November 25, 2020, the U.S. Consulate General in Tijuana informs citizens that local authorities have implemented additional inspections for travelers at the ports of entry: Mexicali and Los Algodones. This is in order to reduce the spread of COVID-19.

It is recommended that the population continue with the preventive measures against COVID-19 which are the following:

- Mandatory use of face mask
- Symptom detection
- Temperature measurement
- Maximum 2 persons per vehicle
- And that the purpose of the trip is considered essential

The authorities encourage U.S. citizens to comply with the instructions of Mexican authorities or risk fines ranging from $3,475 pesos to $17,376 pesos.

They detail that failure to comply could result in a fine or arrest.

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