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Uruguay leads South American campaign against smokers 

Jump to full article: Agence France Presse (AFP) (fr), 2006-03-02

Intro:

Heber(2ndL), owner of a pub in Montevideo, indicates to his costumers that a smoking ban in public places has come into force. Uruguay is the first country in Latin America and the fifth worldwide to totally ban smoking in all workspaces and enclosed public spaces.

Uruguay became the first country in South America to ban smoking in enclosed public spaces, forcing cigarette lovers to take their habit onto the streets.

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