"In Mexico, sugary drinks have been banned from schools and labeled with warnings, and nine out of 10 people know they're harmful to their health. But Mexicans continue to consume them, and the government wants to change that. In a new front in his battle against sugar, Finance Secretary Edgar Amador on Monday announced an increase in the Special Tax on Sugary Drinks Production and Services as part of the 2026 Economic Package."
"The proposal includes an increase in the tax on sugary drinks, which will be 3.08 pesos (17 cents) per liter, compared to 1.64 (9 cents) this year. According to the head of the Ministry of Finance, this increase will generate approximately 41 billion pesos ($2.2 billion) in 2026, which will be entirely allocated to the health budget. In a news conference, Amador explained that the measure seeks to incentivize healthier consumption habits and contribute to financing the costs associated with chronic diseases."
Sugary drinks are banned from schools and carry warning labels, yet consumption remains widespread in Mexico. The government will raise the Special Tax on Sugary Drinks Production and Services from 1.64 to 3.08 pesos per liter. Finance Secretary Edgar Amador projects the increase will generate about 41 billion pesos ($2.2 billion) in 2026, with all proceeds allocated to the health budget to offset costs from illnesses linked to sugary beverages. The health tax strategy is presented as a public-health measure rather than a revenue measure and will also encompass tobacco, video games and gambling. Nearly 30% of people consume sugary drinks daily at home and 45% at least weekly, while 88% recognize health harms. Health Secretary David Kershenobich has led school bans and awareness campaigns.
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