The World Vapers’ Alliance (WVA) is urging Brazilian authorities to legalize and regulate e-cigarettes, directly responding to Argentina’s landmark decision to end its 15-year vaping ban. This regional shift highlights the growing pressure on Brazil to replace its prohibitionist policies with science-based harm reduction strategies.
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The City Council of La Rioja has passed Ordinance No. 6810, strictly prohibiting the use of electronic cigarettes in enclosed public spaces. Driven by Councilor Viviana Luna, the legislative move aims to reinforce public health policies and mitigate the involuntary exposure of third parties to harmful aerosols amid a surge in teen vaping.
Read moreThe Argentine Ministry of Health has officially lifted a decade-long ban on vaporizers and nicotine pouches, replacing it with a comprehensive regulatory system. Published in the Official Gazette as Resolution 549/2026, this major policy shift acknowledges that prohibition failed to curb usage, instead driving a booming black market devoid of health standards.
Read moreCity Councilor Carlos Alonso has introduced a comprehensive bill in BahÃa Blanca, Argentina, to prohibit the use, sale, and advertising of electronic cigarettes and vaporizers. This initiative aims to update the city’s 2007 smoke-free regulations, protecting public health and preventing youth access to both nicotine and non-nicotine vaping devices.
Read moreThe Legislature of RÃo Negro Province, Argentina, has approved in the first round a modification to Provincial Law No. 4714, aiming to update tobacco control regulations. The key change explicitly incorporates a prohibition on the use of electronic cigarettes, vapes, and electronic nicotine delivery systems (ENDS) in all enclosed spaces accessible to the public.
Read moreFormer deputy Ricardo López Murphy has introduced a bill in Argentina aiming to regulate the sale and use of vaping systems, challenging the current prohibition. The initiative seeks to repeal Resolution 3226/2011, which has banned the advertising and sale of these devices since 2011. It proposes that vaporizers and nicotine pouches be recognized as harm reduction alternatives to traditional tobacco.
Read moreFor the first time, a comprehensive study has shed light on the vaping habits of Argentines, revealing that approximately 5% of the adult population—nearly 2 million people—are exclusive vapers who do not smoke traditional cigarettes. The survey, conducted by Opinaia with a representative sample of 1,500 cases nationwide, provides crucial insights into user profiles, motivations, and the pressing need for a regulated market.
Read moreThe Chamber of Deputies in Santa Fe Province, Argentina, has granted initial approval (“media sanción”) to a bill that seeks to update provincial anti-smoking legislation by incorporating regulations for vaping and e-cigarettes. The initiative, presented by Deputy Sonia Martorano, aims to address the rapid expansion of these new consumption habits, particularly among adolescents and young adults.
Read moreA new bill has been introduced in the Deliberative Council of Neuquén, Argentina, that seeks to declare vaping devices and similar products harmful to health and to prohibit their use in all enclosed public and private-access public spaces. The initiative, presented by Councilor Karina Rojo of the Pluralistas bloc, aims to strengthen municipal legislation regarding the prevention of tobacco and nicotine consumption.
Read moreA legislative proposal circulating in the Argentine Congress could fundamentally reshape the country’s nicotine market by banning the commercial sale of all vaping products and e-liquids by 2026. The draft law, driven by public health concerns and the precautionary principle, aims to eliminate the retail availability of e-cigarettes, with very limited exceptions for sanctioned medical or research purposes. If passed in its current form, the bill will introduce significant changes for consumers, retailers, and importers through strict penalties and enhanced enforcement.
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