Travel News Short for January 16, 2023

In December Mexico adopted one of the most comprehensive anti-tobacco measures in the world.  The measure was unanimously approved by Mexico’s senate and has recently taken effect.  This new legislation expands on a 2008 law and effectively bans smoking in any public spaces.  This includes beaches, resorts, outdoor restaurants and bars, basically all indoor and outdoor public spaces throughout the entire country.  Travelers that violate the new law will face a fine between $50 dollars and $100 dollars.  Smokers that refuse to cooperate with authorities could face up to 36 hours in a jail cell.  If you t think that’s bad the fine for a business found violating the ban can face up to $46,000 in fines.

This travel news short is part of a longer travel news video available at https://adept.travel/today-in-travel/2023-01-16

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