Mexico Implements Nationwide School Cellphone Ban Amid Parental Protests

The Mexican federal government implemented a nationwide ban on cellphones in elementary and middle schools starting Tuesday, spearheaded by President Claudia Sheinbaum.

The decree prohibits electronic devices during the school day to reduce student addiction to digital platforms, though exceptions are permitted for educational guidance or health needs.

Parents and civil coalitions expressed strong opposition, raising security concerns over communicating with children amid ongoing organized crime violence in regions like Sinaloa.