According to Mega Noticias on August 15th, the Constitution Committee of the Mexican Chamber of Deputies approved a reform aimed at banning the manufacture and distribution of e-cigarettes, vaping devices, and similar products.
This reform amended Articles 4 and 5 of the constitution with a vote of 34 in favor and 2 against.
Despite receiving majority support, some opposition lawmakers, such as Cinthya López from the National Revival Movement Party (PRI) and Braulio López from the Citizen Movement, believe that the ban is not the solution.
López suggested that instead of banning e-cigarettes outright, regulations should be put in place similar to those in some areas of the United States. This could include limiting sales near schools and controlling the levels of e-liquid. Meanwhile, Brault warned that a ban could lead to the emergence of a black market.
Adriana Bustamante of the Morena party has accused the previous government of allowing the e-cigarette industry to expand in Mexico and defended this reform as a measure to protect public health. She emphasized that the industry generates annual revenue of approximately 50 billion Mexican pesos ($2.6 billion) and accused judicial institutions of protecting companies in this sector.
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