Officials want to turn Miami into Vice City for 'GTA 6.' Police disagree.
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Key Points:
- Miami-Dade officials have proposed transforming parts of Miami into the fictional Vice City from Grand Theft Auto VI as a marketing opportunity, including Vice City-themed branding at Miami International Airport and a Vice City Radio Lab at the Main Library.
- Miami-Dade Mayor Daniella Levine Cava's office has discussed potential collaborations with Rockstar Games, but no formal agreements have been made.
- Miami-Dade Sheriff Rosie Cordero-Stutz and District 12 Commissioner Juan Carlos Bermudez strongly oppose the idea, citing concerns about promoting a game centered on criminal activity amidst ongoing efforts to reduce real crime.
- Conversely, City of Miami District 2 Commissioner Damian Pardo supports large-scale GTA 6 promotions and is sponsoring an ordinance to grant Rockstar waivers for advertising in exchange for funding the development of a local heritage trail.
- The final decision on whether Miami will embrace the Vice City branding for GTA 6's release remains uncertain, with Rockstar Games yet to comment.
