Mexico has completely banned cigarette smoking in all public places – including at hotels and beaches.
Previously the smoking ban only applied to public transport, bars, workplaces and restaurants. From 15 January, the government has expanded the legislation to include all indoor and outdoor public spaces such as hotels, resorts, beaches, parks and anywhere that children might gather.
The only legal place to smoke tobacco in Mexico is inside private homes or private outdoor spaces.
The country now has one of the world’s strictest anti-tobacco laws. Tourists who smoke could face fines of between $50 and $300 (€46 and €277) for lighting up in public, according to Reuters. Those who refuse to
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