In the state of Puebla, 100 impound lots operate irregularly due to lack of safety measures, contracts, and fences, according to the Secretary of Governance, Samuel Aguilar Pala. Of the 117 impound lots in operation, only 17 meet the requirements established by law.
During a press conference, Aguilar Pala emphasized that the responsible parties of these establishments have a period of four months to correct the detected irregularities or they will face legal sanctions. The anomalies found include lack of safety measures, absence of insurance, deficiencies in perimeter fencing, and inadequate sanitary conditions.
In another context, Governor Alejandro Armenta Mier revealed that he has received 62 complaints from entrepreneurs affiliated with the Business Coordinating Council (CCE) and Coparmex, who have reported excessive charges for towing and vehicle safeguarding services. According to Armenta, previously, between 150,000 and 200,000 pesos were paid to recover vehicles in some cases, while with the new regulation, costs range between 6,000 and 15,000 pesos, representing significant savings for those affected.
The governor underlined that this new regulation has resulted in an accumulated savings of more than 670,000 pesos for businesses and citizens who were previously victims of abuses by some impound lot operators. The state government reiterated its commitment to transparency and assured that it will continue to monitor these spaces to ensure they operate in accordance with the law and provide fair service to both transporters and private users.
