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The Region of Mexico that Wanted to Fine up to 4 Mdp for Selling Tortillas in Iceboxes

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After rumors about the million-dollar fines to which he sold tortillas in iceboxes or on motorcycles, many traders began to react with concern, as this type of sale generates their income up to 35%. But, was the sanction in all of Mexico or applied to a region? Is it illegal to sell tortillas in iceboxes or motorcycles in Mexico? The answer is no. It all started when the Gulf-North Consumer Defense Office, headed by Manuel Leal, warned that sell…
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Federal authorities denied the statements of Manuel Leal Villarreal, Director of the Consumer Defense Office (ODECO) Golfo-North Zone, located in Tampico. Who in recent days announced million dollar sanctions to establishments for selling tortillas and keeping them in iceboxes, supposedly because this act does not comply with the product conservation law, and questions the weight of it.

After the delegate of the Federal Consumer Prosecutor’s Office (Profeco) in Tamaulipas warned about fines of up to 4 million pesos for selling tortillas in ice cream or at home, the federal unit issued an official clarification to deny these powers. The state official had even pointed out the alleged sanction to four establishments and the prohibition of the delivery service, which generated alarm in the commercial sector. However, Profeco speci…

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After rumors about the million-dollar fines to which he sold tortillas in iceboxes or on motorcycles, many traders began to react with concern, as this type of sale generates their income up to 35%. But, was the sanction in all of Mexico or applied to a region? Is it illegal to sell tortillas in iceboxes or motorcycles in Mexico? The answer is no. It all started when the Gulf-North Consumer Defense Office, headed by Manuel Leal, warned that sell…

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The sale of ice cream tortillas ignited alerts in thousands of tienditas and small shops in Mexico, after circulating information about alleged millionaire fines from the Profeco for this practice. However, the Federal Consumer Attorney's Office (Prophecy) went out to clarify the situation and explained if it can really punish those who sell corn tortillas in this way. We tell you the details. Subscribe to our WhatsApp channel and carry the info…

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ADN 40 broke the news in on Tuesday, March 10, 2026.
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