The head of government of Mexico City, Clara Brugada Molinapresented the three models of the new one Commemorative vehicle sign on the way to Football World Cup 2026a special edition designed to celebrate that the country’s capital will host the opening of the tournament for the third time in its history.
The President emphasized that this initiative strengthens the city’s role as a sports and cultural capital and also offers citizens an official badge to commemorate the event.
Brugada Molina emphasized that it will be these plates limited edition and they will be is aimed exclusively at private cars. He also made it clear that his takeover will take place completely optionalas they are neither a replacement nor should they be construed as a mandatory procedure.
He emphatically warned to avoid misunderstandings: “The license plate change is not mandatory, but completely optional.” He also pointed this out They do not apply to motorcyclesbut only for private cars.
Anyone who has a license can receive the plaque. current license plate in Mexico City, who can request the special version without having to pay for the cancellation, but only covers the costs of it one thousand 500 pesos.
The advantage also applies to new cars, needed either Vehicles from other federal statesas long as their owners are up to date Tax obligations and vehicle debts. For those making a placement for the first time, the choice between the traditional or the commemorative plate is completely free, as both have the same validity for circulation.
To facilitate the process, the Mexico City government will carry out a process divided into two phases. The first will be virtual purchase in January 2026when a digital system is activated so that interested parties can purchase the record in advance. The second phase begins in February 2026month in which the physical delivery in modules of the Mobility Secretariat (Semovi) and des Ministry of Finance.
The authorities reported that opening hours will be extended and new service points will be set up in various parts of the city. The aim is to ensure a quick process with adherent delivery times on the same dayor in a maximum of three days.
The Minister for Mobility, Hector Ulises Garcia Nietohighlighted the historical value of this special edition and pointed out that Mexico will be the only country to inaugurate one Football World Cup for the third time.
He explained that the plaque would be incorporated Latest generation technical standards and advanced safety elements to ensure its authenticity and ensure that motorists wear an emblem that not only honors the country’s sporting culture, but also upholds the commitment to orderly mobility and modern vehicle identification.
For his part, the Minister of Administration and Finance, Juan Pablo de Botton Falconreported that 60,000 commemorative plaques will be issued starting in February 2026.
He reiterated that it is not compulsory to acquire it, as it is an optional element that complements vehicle control efforts and honors the vehicle’s historical involvement Mexico City as the first venue for the World Cup.
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