World Soda or ‘bottled poison’? Mexico finds a COVID-19 villain in sugary drinks August 23, 2020August 24, 2020David Agren, USA TODAYComments Off on Soda or ‘bottled poison’? Mexico finds a COVID-19 villain in sugary drinks Mexican leaders link rampant soda consumption to COVID-19 deaths, blaming sugar for causing comorbidities such as obesity and diabetes.