The Junta Central Electoral, the department in charge of organizing the elections, has reminded supermarkets, restaurants, bars, and other shops selling alcoholic beverages that Article 109, Electoral Law 275-97, bans the sale of alcoholic beverages 24 hours prior to elections. This means that from Friday, 15 May, 6 am through Saturday, at 9 pm, these establishments are banned from selling alcoholic beverages. The National Association of Hotels indicates that beach resorts (all-inclusive packages) are exempt from the measure. City hotels and restaurants may sell alcohol beverages to tourists.
