Soda Tax Bill Moves Forward in Mexico
The lower house of Mexico’s Congress has approved a tax on soda and other sugary drinks as part of the government’s fight against the twin epidemics of obesity and diabetes. (NY Times)
The lower house of Mexico’s Congress has approved a tax on soda and other sugary drinks as part of the government’s fight against the twin epidemics of obesity and diabetes. The legislators also added a junk food tax of 5 percent to most snacks and candy when they approved a broad overhaul of Mexico’s tax system late Thursday. View Full article on NY Times.
