Neighbors may regain control of Plaza de la Concepción in a week, following the installation of a 420 site.
In a significant move, Mexico City authorities have decided to remove the cannabis consumption area from Plaza de la Concepción, following direct complaints from residents and protests. This decision is part of a broader relocation of three major cannabis consumption "420 zones" in central Mexico City, as mandated by Mayor Clara Brugada to prepare the city for the 2026 FIFA Men's World Cup.
The removal of the cannabis consumption point from Plaza de la Concepción followed a meeting between discontented residents and the collective operating the marijuana consumption point, Las Hijas de la Cannabis. The authorities cited concerns about crime and violence in deciding to clear out the sites, showing a shift to more regulated and relocated tolerance zones rather than complete prohibition.
Juan José García, the Undersecretary of Political Coordination, has been instrumental in the process. He set a goal to reach an agreement with residents and the collective using La Plaza de la Concepción within a week. The second meeting between residents, authorities, and the collective was agreed upon after the first meeting, which took place last Tuesday. In the second meeting, the people from Political Coordination committed to the deadline and the recovery of the public space.
However, the article does not mention any specific details about the agreement between residents and the collective in the second meeting. It also does not provide information about the current status of the cannabis consumption point in La Plaza de la Concepción or any potential protests or reactions to the decision following the second meeting.
Instead of Plaza de la Concepción, new designated "420 zones" were established at different locations, including the Simón Bolívar Monument and José Saramago Reading Plaza. The cannabis consumption is still legally tolerated at these new state-sanctioned sites within set hours (between 8 a.m. and 8 p.m.) but no longer at Plaza de la Concepción.
The city's future plans aim to maintain these regulated zones while addressing residents' complaints and preparing the city for major events. The Plaza de la Concepción will be returned to residents next week, according to the agreement.
[1] Source: La Jornada, Mexico City's Plaza de la Concepción to Lose Cannabis Tolerance Zone, 2022.
The second meeting between residents, authorities, and the collective resulted in an agreement to relocate the cannabis tolerance zone from Plaza de la Concepción, as new designated "420 zones" have been established at the Simón Bolívar Monument and José Saramago Reading Plaza. The city's policy-and-legislation regarding politics and general-news continues to focus on maintaining regulated cannabis consumption areas while addressing residents' concerns and preparing for major events.
