You must return to the junta on the announced lottery day. The lottery is conducted using a rotating drum with black and white balls:
Traditionally held in November (scheduled for November 23 for Class 2007) at the Explanada Municipal to determine who will "march" (black vs. white/blue ball). Junta Municipal De Reclutamiento De Ecatepec
The call opened on January 12, 2026 , and will remain open until October 7, 2026 . You must return to the junta on the announced lottery day
Ecatepec’s junta is notoriously slow, with lines forming as early as 5 AM during peak months. Pro tip: Go in September (not February). Avoid the first week of January and the day after the lottery. Bring water and a folding chair. It is not unusual to spend 4-6 hours waiting. Junta Municipal De Reclutamiento De Ecatepec