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Mexico Secures 26 Court Wins Upholding School Junk-Food Ban

The rulings validate federal guidelines restricting ultra-processed foods in schools, with remaining appeals centered on university cases.

Overview

  • SEP says the court decisions back the Lineamientos that limit ultra-processed foods and sugary drinks across the national school system.
  • The ministry reports that 86% of school cooperatives have ended sales of junk food after the policy took effect in 2025.
  • Health brigades have evaluated about 8 million students at more than 64,000 public primary schools under nationwide screening campaigns.
  • Screenings show roughly five in ten students present overweight or obesity, triggering detection and referral actions.
  • Operations involve 738 teams and over 7,700 specialists who weigh, measure, and assess basic health indicators, while a small number of higher-education amparos await resolution in Tribunales Colegiados.