The entertainment guilds that surround commercial stores such as discos, bars, casinos and liquor stores joined their efforts to convince and demonstrate to the authorities the benefits that both parties could obtain if they fought together for an economic wellbeing during the World cup period.
In this way, these stores could previously sell alcohol at 10 o'clock in the morning, but with the "Russia 2018" event opening hours they will now be able to open their doors and start selling from 6 o'clock in the morning.
Through Decree 0638 of June 18, 2018, the mayor Yolanda Wong decreed temporary measures for the preservation of public order during the celebration that unites football fans, which were arranged in a security council with the commander of the Metropolitan Police of Cartagena and began to govern from June 19 and will go until July 15, the date on which the World Cup ends.
"From June 19, 2018 to July 15, 2018, the opening hours for the operation of commercial establishments where they sell and / or consume intoxicating beverages, such as nightclubs and bars, coffes, shops, soft drinks, casinos, billiards, social clubs and / or liquor stores, located in the District of Cartagena, will be from 6:00 a.m. "It is established in the decree
According to the decree and Yolanda Wong, the criminal behavior of the District was analyzed, allowing them to conclude that during the period of time requested and in the hours between 6 am and 10 am, "there would be no negative impact on public order". Understanding in this way the benefits that can be given to other sites of commerce apart from sports betting this World Cup without affecting public safety and tranquility.
