Mexico has implemented a complete prohibition on vapes and electronic cigarettes nationwide. The Chamber of Deputies approved a reform on Tuesday that significantly toughens sanctions against those who manufacture, distribute, or commercialize these devices. The initiative, presented by President Claudia Sheinbaum, passed with 324 votes in favor and 129 against.
The new legislation establishes severe penalties, including prison sentences of up to eight years and fines reaching 226,000 Mexican pesos (approximately $11,000 USD) for individuals acquiring or selling vapes for profit. Additionally, all advertising or propaganda promoting e-cigarette consumption across print, digital, television, or radio media is now banned.
The legislative body formally recognized vaping as a “threat to public health” and mandated policies to reduce dependency, protect vulnerable groups, and apply the precautionary principle in health risk management. This move aligns with recent warnings from the World Health Organization regarding an “alarmante” wave of nicotine dependency among minors driven by e-cigarettes. Globally, over 100 million people use vapes, including at least 15 million children aged 13-15, raising concerns that these products hook children on nicotine earlier and threaten decades of tobacco control progress.
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