# Mexico bans cellphones in schools despite parents’ safety concerns

https://mins.news/en/video/125627

- The Associated Press, 2026-11-02 14:30 UTC
- Society
- Original: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UiJAJKKBO2I

> Mexico is set to prohibit cellphone use in elementary and secondary schools starting Tuesday. Parents in areas affected by violence warn that the restrictions could prevent children from contacting others in an emergency. President Claudia Sheinbaum’s measure aims to limit children’s exposure to electronic devices amid concerns about attention and mental health effects.