Mexico to ban vapes by the end of the year
October 31, 2024 by clearingtheair.eu
Mexico to ban vapes by the end of the year
Mexico's president plans to constitutionally ban vapes by 2025 to curb their black market, mostly controlled by organized crime. With 1.7 million users, a legal and illegal market exists, with dangerous unregulated products. Critics fear a ban will worsen issues and empower crime further, hurting public health and tax revenue. Advocates suggest regulating vapes like tobacco to ensure safety and revenue. The ban, addressing youth vaping, may lead to unintended consequences. Vape regulation is a proposed alternative to reduce harm effectively. Organized crime profits billions from the illicit vape trade.
October 29, 2024 by theguardian.com
Will Mexico’s plan to constitutionally ban vapes play into the hands of cartels?
Mexico aims to ban e-cigarettes and vapes by amending its constitution, driven by health concerns. …
14.60% of the adult population are current smokers. There are approximately 14.0 million current smokers in Mexico 23.10% of men are current smokers but only 6.90% of women.
SOURCE: GSTHR
