Law graduate from Intercontinental University with a Master’s degree in Law from UNAM and currently a doctoral student at UNAM. He is a tenured professor of Philosophy of Law at UNAM and teaches Legal Argumentation at La Salle University and Contemporary Legal Systems in UNAM’s Postgraduate Division. An expert in individual freedom rights, he is also a practicing lawyer. Author of The Concept of Harm Reduction and Human Rights, he is a recognized voice in national debates on human rights and nicotine alternatives. He has been a guest speaker in the Federal Chamber of Deputies and various local legislatures, defending fundamental rights related to reduced-risk nicotine products. He has advised lawmakers on drafting regulatory initiatives and provides legal counsel to companies in the vaping sector across Mexico and Latin America. His work focuses on shaping strategies and public policies for proper regulation, with frequent media presence advocating for consumer rights and harm reduction.
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GFN News #178 | IS MEXICO GOING TOO FAR ON VAPING?
18 Feb 2026
In this video, Joanna Junak speaks with Juan José Cirión Lee, president of Mexico y el Mundo Vapeando, about the growing restrictions on vaping in Mexico. They discuss how the new ban impacts harm reduction efforts, limits public access to information, and challenges organizations working to support smokers seeking alternatives.
Hear firsthand insights on the future of vaping, public health policy, and advocacy in an increasingly restrictive environment.
GFN News #177 | MEXICO'S VAPE CRACKDOWN EXPLAINED!
16 Feb 2026
In this episode of GFN News, we break down Mexico’s strict new regulations on vaping, including bans on marketing, sales, and imports—and the possibility of prison sentences for violations. Joined by Juan José Cirión Lee, president of Mexico y el Mundo Vapeando, the discussion explores what the law actually allows, what remains unclear, and how these changes could impact consumers and public health. Is vaping truly illegal in Mexico, or is it still a legal gray area? Watch to understand the real implications of this controversial policy shift.