Activists call on Mexican government to regulate ultra-processed foods, alcohol and tobacco
epa11694803 An activist dressed as Grimm Reaper poses next to a mock headstone featuring an obituary that lists the alleged number of deaths attributed to tobacco between 2014 and 2024, during a protest in front of the Ministry of Health in Mexico City, Mexico, 31 October 2024. Activists and members of civil organizations call on Mexican health authorities to regulate ultra-processed products, alcohol, tobacco, and sugary drinks, which they say have contributed to a rising number of deaths from non-communicable diseases in the country. EPA/ISAAC ESQUIVEL
