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by Marion Nestle
Mar
31
2021
Soda taxes in Latin America
The Pan-American Health Organization (PAHO) has produced a report on soda taxes in the region.
What’s happening with soda taxes in Latin America is impressive.
Soda taxes, no matter where they are, seem to be doing what they are supposed to:
Latin America is a model for Dietary Guidelines (Brazil) and front-of-package warning labels (Chile).
Wish we could do these things.