They declared a state of emergency in Miami after the lack of control that was experienced during spring break

“Chaos and disorder. This is what tourists have brought to Miami Beach “, he claimed Dan Gelber, Town’s mayor.

In Miami, there was already a curfew in effect from midnight, but as of this weekend they decided it would apply from 8:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m., and it will be extended until April 12.

“It looks like a rock concert, people wall to wall on every block. If you come here to do crazy things, go elsewhere, ”the mayor told the channel. CNN.

Spring break is the equivalent of winter break in our country, and the main beneficiaries are usually students. On these days off, they typically travel from all over the United States to hot-weather destinations, such as the city of Florida.

But despite the warnings and health measures, The Miami Beach area was full of people having street parties on the weekends, where the distance was not respected and they did not wear masks.

A city official described South Beach, which includes famous Ocean Drive, as “overflowing” with crowds on Saturday.

“You couldn’t see the sidewalk and you couldn’t see the grass”, He said Raul Aguila, Acting City Manager.

At least a dozen people were arrested after the curfew went into effect, according to a Miami police report.

The newspaper Miami herald reported that police used pepper spray to enforce the curfew on Saturday night. Until the measures are lifted, police will prevent pedestrians and vehicles from entering major party venues in South Beach. On Sunday, the Miami Beach city commission voted to extend the restrictions and other measures for another three weeks.