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Sugary Drink Taxes, Influenza, Diagnostics: The Week in Health
By Sofía Garduño - Thu, 01/15/2026 - 10:10
This week, the WHO called for taxes on sugary drinks, PAHO issued alerts on influenza, and Mexico announced plans to build a diagnostic center.
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WHO Urges Higher Taxes on Sugary Drinks, Alcohol
By Sofía Garduño - Wed, 01/14/2026 - 11:40
WHO urges governments to raise taxes on sugary drinks and alcohol to reduce disease and ease pressure on health systems.
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.
The Year in Agribusiness: Mexico’s Agrifood Sector in 2025
By Eliza Galeana - Tue, 01/13/2026 - 07:39
In 2025, Mexico’s agrifood sector navigated a year defined by climate stress, trade frictions, and shifting regulatory priorities.

Mexico to Raise Taxes on Sugary Drinks, Tobacco
By MBN Staff - Fri, 10/17/2025 - 13:43
The Chamber of Deputies approved reforms to increase IEPS rates on sugary beverages and tobacco.
Mexico Plans Tax Hikes on Tobacco, Sugary Drinks, and Games
By MBN Staff - Tue, 09/09/2025 - 11:11
Mexico’s 2026 Economic Package proposes higher taxes on tobacco, sugary drinks, games, and gambling to boost revenue.
Irrigation, Health, and Food Industry Updates
By Eliza Galeana - Thu, 08/28/2025 - 12:24
CONAGUA is advancing its National Irrigation Modernization Program. Meanwhile, soda consumption could lead to obesity, diabetes, and heart disease.
Ministry of Health Warns of Risks of Excessive Soda Consumption
By Eliza Galeana - Fri, 08/22/2025 - 14:58
The Ministry of Health warns about the health impacts of excessive soda consumption, linking it to obesity, diabetes, and cardiovascular disease.
Puebla Launches Health Strategy to Tackle Obesity
By MBN Staff - Wed, 08/13/2025 - 13:13
Puebla launches “3 x Mi Salud” to combat obesity through prevention, regulation and community engagement.
WHO Urges a 50% Tax Hike on Tobacco, Alcohol by 2035
By Sofía Garduño - Fri, 07/04/2025 - 15:32
WHO launches “3 by 35” to cut NCDs and raise US$1 trillion, urging countries to raise taxes on tobacco, alcohol, and sugary drinks by 50% by 2035.