## Surge of Underground Parties: Organizers Shift to Homes to Avoid Sanctions
The rise of clandestine parties in the Eastern Zone of the city has become a growing concern, according to Adolfo García, head of the Municipal Inspection and Verification Directorate (DIVM). Recent enforcement actions have uncovered at least 14 events where minors were found consuming alcoholic beverages, with the majority occurring in private residences.
During the weekend, authorities halted a party attended by 100 to 130 underage individuals. “This weekend, we received a complaint about an underground party held in the Eastern Zone. The operational sub-directorate conducted a raid and discovered an establishment with over 100 minors,” García reported. In such instances, officials evacuate the youths and wait for their parents to retrieve them, while a suspension seal is placed on the venue.
“The venue was not a traditional party hall but more like a yard. The property owners have five business days to present the necessary municipal documentation to the legal department, and until then, the place remains closed,” García clarified.
Previously, these events were hosted in event halls, but owners were increasingly unwilling to rent their spaces for such activities. Consequently, organizers have shifted to hosting parties in private homes to evade closure. “Event hall owners no longer wanted to take the risk, so these parties were moved to houses in the city’s Eastern Zone,” García noted.
Affected property owners have five business days to submit required documents to the municipality to have the closures lifted or face fines of up to 15,000 pesos. “We can’t sanction private homes; we can only suspend them. Event halls are subject to different rules depending on their municipal documentation,” García added.
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### Secondary Article: Recent Trends in Clandestine Parties and Enforcement Actions
**Authorities Crack Down on Underground Parties in Tijuana**
Local authorities have been actively targeting underground parties in Tijuana, particularly in the Eastern Zone, as these gatherings often involve minors consuming alcohol. In a recent raid, an unauthorized event with over 100 minors was shut down, reflecting a larger trend where traditional venues are bypassed in favor of private homes to avoid regulatory action.
**Increased Operational Measures**
Authorities have ramped up efforts to identify and halt these underground events. In addition to the previous raid, another notable enforcement action occurred in the Viñedos Casa Blanca neighborhood, where over 150 minors were found at a clandestine party. The move to private homes has complicated enforcement, as officials can only issue suspensions, not fines, for residential locations.
**Community Impact and Response**
The community has responded with mixed feelings. Some residents appreciate the crackdown for the safety it brings, while others are frustrated by the relocation of parties to residential areas. Local officials stress the importance of parental awareness and involvement in curbing the trend.
**Conclusion**
The shift of clandestine parties to private homes poses a significant challenge for enforcement in Tijuana. Authorities continue to search for effective strategies to manage these events and ensure the safety of young residents.