Mexico Bans All Tobacco Ads And Smoking In Public

ABC News reports:

One of the world’s strictest anti-tobacco laws has been imposed in Mexico, setting in force a total ban on smoking in public places, including hotels, beaches and parks.

The new law, which is part of the country’s General Law for Tobacco Control reform, came into force on Sunday. It will also see the total ban on the promotion, advertising and sponsorship of tobacco products. The sale and use of e-cigarettes and vapes are also due to face new restrictions.

Mexico — where the most sold cigarette brand is Marlboro — now joins nations such as Ireland, Greece, Hungary and Malta as those with the most stringent smoke-free environments.

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Mexico new anti-tobacco law sets in force a total ban on smoking in public places, including hotels, beaches and parks.

It will also see a total ban on the promotion, advertising and sponsorship of tobacco products. https://t.co/L5lfWlbqLE

— ABC News (@ABC) January 16, 2023