Such a decision was made because of the earthquake that occurred in 33 municipalities of the state of Oaxaca. At the same time, tremors did not lead to human casualties, but caused damage to hundreds of buildings.

According to local media, as of Monday morning, February 19, more than a million houses and retail outlets remained without electricity.

At the same time, the state authorities themselves asked about the declaration of the state of emergency regime, since such a measure will allow them to get access to the funds of a special fund for the liquidation of the consequences of natural disasters.

Recall, as reported URA-Inform, an earthquake of magnitude 7.2 occurred in Oaxaca on Friday, February 16. According to the latest information from local authorities, damage was inflicted to hundreds of buildings, 1.3 million homes and outlets were left without light.