Every year with the arrival of Day of the Virgin of Guadalupe In Mexico, thousands of people celebrate with religious events and festivals where fire is burned pyrotechnics It becomes a frequent tradition.
The use of Rockets And Fireworks On these days, the festive spirit intensifies, but also poses a latent danger to children, pets and people with certain health problems, which can result in fines if used illegally.
The main dangers include the risk of serious injury or death from the improper handling of explosive devices, which is why the SSC recommends that only authorized personnel handle fireworks.
The concern of authorities and experts is particularly focused on the harm that fireworks can cause to children, who are most at risk from accidental explosions. This is what official reports showBurns of varying degrees, open wounds and even amputations arise from the improper use of these products, many of which are readily available despite current legal restrictions.
On the other hand, the use of fireworks has a direct impact on domestic and wild animals. According to Mexican veterinary associations Outbreaks cause panic attacks, tachycardia, disorientation, and nervous breakdowns in dogs and catsand the escape or loss of many pets after being exposed to sudden noise. Veterinarians warn that fireworks can cause fatal heart attacks in sensitive species, a situation that occurs more often during religious festivals such as this one.
People with chronic health conditions are also at increased risk during such celebrations. Patients with heart disease, epilepsy, or sensory disorders may experience physical seizures due to noise.the intense lights or the stress that this type of celebration brings. The cumulative effect of multi-day rocket attacks is leading to an increase in emergency consultations, according to experts interviewed in recent years.
The regulatory framework in Mexico City provides various sanctions for those who use or detonate rockets and other pyrotechnic devices without appropriate authorization.
According to the Citizens’ Culture Act, “the detonation or lighting of rockets, fireworks, bonfires or the release of balloons without the approval of the competent authority” constitutes a violation. Sanctions may include reprimands, Arrests from 1 p.m. to 36 p.m., community service from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. and fines, which vary depending on the severity.
The amount of the fine is calculated in Measurement and Update Units (UMA) and is between 11 and 40 UMAs for violations. Type B (from 1,244.54 pesos to 4,525.60 pesos)from 21 to 30 UMAs for violations Type C (from 2,775.94 pesos to 3,394.20 pesos)and arrests or additional community service for Type D violations. These penalties are intended to deter individuals from purchasing, storing, and using fireworks during a religious holiday.
During the special operation, which will be carried out in the Mexican capital in December, elements of the SSC will carry out checks at strategic locations as well as preventive tours near temples and places of high concentration. The aim is to reduce accidents and ensure compliance with legal regulations, as well as to protect the physical integrity of those who take part in the celebrations of St. Mary’s Day.
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