The Government of Mexico and the soft drink industry are working on an agreement to reduce the use of sugar in the production of processed beverages, revealed President Claudia Sheinbaum. Refresqueros will present the proposal before the Chamber of Deputies.
Mexico City, October 16 (However).- The President Claudia Sheinbaum revealed that the Government of Mexico reached an agreement with businessmen from the soft drink industry in order to reduce the level of sugar used in the production of processed drinks, in order to benefit the health of consumers.
From National Palacethe federal president explained that it was last night when the agreement in question was reached. Likewise, he indicated that they will refresh will present the proposal to the Chamber of Deputies during a conference that will be held today around 11:00 a.m.
“I don’t want to advance it because just last night an agreement was reached. And it is important because ultimately what interests us, well, is health,” commented the President.
Although he did not delve into details, he indicated that the agreement maintains “a good part” of the Special Tax on Production and Services (IEPS) that had been proposed in the 2026 Economic Package for sugary drinks with the aim of discouraging their consumption among the population.
“What we are looking for is for the sugar content in soft drinks to go down,” said the head of the federal Executive and added that there is a recognition on the part of soft drink producers of the importance of implementing this measure to reduce the harm that these drinks cause to those who consume them.
Sheinbaum also commented that the agreement was worked on in coordination with the Ministry of Health (SSa) and the Ministry of Finance and Public Credit (SHCP) following an approach formulated by the soft drink industry.
For his part, Ricardo Monreal, president of the Political Coordination Board (Jucopo) and coordinator of the Morena bench in the Chamber of Deputies, revealed that he held a meeting with the Secretary of Health, Dr. David Kershenobich, as well as with Eduardo Clark, Undersecretary of Sectoral Integration and Coordination of Health Care Services.
“Later we will report on the purpose of this meeting, which impacts the Special Tax Law on Production and Services and the 2026 Income Law,” said the Deputy in a publication that he shared through his X account (formerly Twitter).
I met this morning with the Secretary of Health, Dr. David Kershenobich, and the Undersecretary @EduardoClark. Later we will report on the purpose of this meeting, which impacts the Special Tax Law on Production and Services and the 2026 Income Law. pic.twitter.com/mPuYrMY4pE
— Ricardo Monreal A. (@RicardoMonrealA) October 16, 2025
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