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Mexico Raises Health Taxes on Sugary Drinks, Tobacco for 2026
By Aura Moreno - Wed, 01/14/2026 - 08:43
Mexico enacted higher excise taxes on sugary drinks and tobacco to curb consumption and raise public revenue amid health concerns.
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