# Mexico Fines 360k Pesos for Illegal Acitrón in Chile en Nogada

Mexican authorities warn of heavy fines and jail time for using endangered acitrón in traditional dishes.

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The Norma Oficial Mexicana NOM-059-SEMARNAT-2010 explicitly bans the extraction and possession of the biznaga cactus. [^1]

The Secretaría de Medio Ambiente y Recursos Naturales (Semarnat) prohibits the consumption of acitrón in Mexico due to environmental concerns. [^2]

A gigantic Chile en Nogada was displayed in the streets of Puebla on the eve of Mexico's Independence Day celebrations. [^3]

Sam Smith visited the Cantina del Bosque in San Miguel Chapultepec, Mexico City, after completing four concerts at the Auditorio Nacional on August 17, 18, 20, and 21. [^4]

Violators of the ban face fines of more than 360,000 Mexican pesos depending on the severity of the offense. [^5]

Sam Smith recommended the Cantina del Bosque to his Mexican fans and promised to return whenever he visits the city again. [^6]

Sam Smith stated that he had never visited a place like the Cantina del Bosque before and was impressed by the formal attire of the diners. [^7]

The singer described the sauces in the dishes as the most complex and beautiful he had ever tasted, noting they were definitely from Mexico. [^8]

## What this stands on

1. The Norma Oficial Mexicana NOM-059-SEMARNAT-2010 explicitly bans the extraction and possession of the biznaga cactus. (El Heraldo de México, News)
2. The Secretaría de Medio Ambiente y Recursos Naturales (Semarnat) prohibits the consumption of acitrón in Mexico due to environmental concerns. (El Heraldo de México, News)
3. A gigantic Chile en Nogada was displayed in the streets of Puebla on the eve of Mexico's Independence Day celebrations. (El Heraldo de México, News)
4. Sam Smith visited the Cantina del Bosque in San Miguel Chapultepec, Mexico City, after completing four concerts at the Auditorio Nacional on August 17, 18, 20, and 21. (El Universal, News)
5. Violators of the ban face fines of more than 360,000 Mexican pesos depending on the severity of the offense. (El Heraldo de México, News)
6. Sam Smith recommended the Cantina del Bosque to his Mexican fans and promised to return whenever he visits the city again. (El Universal, News)
7. Sam Smith stated that he had never visited a place like the Cantina del Bosque before and was impressed by the formal attire of the diners. (El Universal, News)
8. The singer described the sauces in the dishes as the most complex and beautiful he had ever tasted, noting they were definitely from Mexico. (El Universal, News)

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