As debate rages in Britain approximately whether to introduce a sugar tax,this is the record of how Mexico defied its own powerful fizzy drinks industry to impose a tax on sodaMexicans love their soda. Construction workers go to their jobs in the early morning clutching giant two-litre or even three-litre bottles. Babies in strollers suck on bottles filled with orange soda. In the highlands of Chiapas, Coca-Cola is considered to have magical powers and is used in devout rites. Related: Mexican soda tax cuts sales of sugary soft drinks by 6% in first year Continue reading...
Source: theguardian.com