Changed the schedule of the Dry Law for elections in Colombia: it will not start at 4 in the afternoon

This Thursday, May 26, the Government of Colombia issued a decree informing that the dry law will begin at 6:00 pm on Saturday, May 28, on the occasion of the presidential elections on Sunday, May 29.

Previously, It had been announced that said regulations would start at 4:00 pm, however, the Executive changed its decision.

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The change of opinion responds to a request from Asobares Colombia, which asked to consider the modification of the start time of the Prohibition Law this Saturday.

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”Although we know that these measures (the Dry Law) must be taken for the care of all, we also We ask that it be moved to 6 pm to save that afternoon session that intersects with a very important match such as the Champions League final.. This game is going to be the day of rescue for businessmen and, therefore, it is of vital importance that it be possible to contemplate that the beginning of the Prohibition Law does not cross with that day, ”Adriana Plata, president of Asobares, had requested.

This prohibition of the consumption and trade of alcoholic beverages, after the modification of Decree 840, will begin on Saturday (May 28) at 6:00 pm and will end on Monday (May 30) at noon.

Source: Elcomercio

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