NOM-037-SICT2-2026: “Road Barrier Protective Systems on Highways and Urban Roads” is Published
On May 19th, 2026, Mexico’s Ministry of Infrastructure, Communications and Transportation (“Ministry”) published in the Federal Official Gazette (the “Gazette”) the Official Mexican Standard NOM-037-SICT2-2026, Road barrier protective systems on highways and urban roads (the “Standard”). The Standard will enter into force on November 15th, 2026, at which point it will supersede its predecessor, the […]
CNBV Issues Administrative Simplification Measures and Restructures Certain Regulatory Filings
On May 18th, 2026, the National Banking and Securities Commission (“CNBV”) published in the Federal Official Gazette the “General Agreement establishing administrative simplification and improvement actions for filings submitted before the National Banking and Securities Commission” (the “General Agreement”). Scope of Application The General Agreement eliminates certain duplicative requirements, consolidates certain procedures, and simplifies various […]
Law for the Promotion of Investment in Strategic Infrastructure for Development with Welfare
Executive Summary On April 9th, 2026, the Decree enacting the Law for the Promotion of Investment in Strategic Infrastructure for Development with Welfare (the “FIIDB Law” or the “Law”) was published in the Federal Official Gazette (“DOF”), entering into force on the day following its publication. The same Decree amends and supplements various provisions of […]
Official Summary of the García Andrade et al. v. Mexico Case Published in Mexico’s Official Gazette
On May 11th, 2026, the Official Gazette of the Federation published the official summary of the judgment issued on August 22nd, 2025, by the Inter-American Court of Human Rights in the case “García Andrade et al. v. Mexico”. The Court found the Mexican State internationally responsible for violations of multiple human rights to the detriment […]
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Mexico’s May 4th Regulatory Package: Fast-Track Investment Authorization and Sole Foreign Trade Window
Regulatory Context On May 4th, 2026, 2 (two) decrees were published in the Official Gazette of the Federation. The first decree concerns the immediate authorization of investments and the second concerns the establishment of the Sole Window for Foreign Trade Procedures (the “Decrees”). Together, they restructure the procedural architecture applicable to foreign trade operations and […]
New Protected Geographical Indications
Regulatory Context On May 6th, 2026, the Mexican Institute of Industrial Property (“IMPI“) published in the Federal Official Gazette (“DOF“) the Declarations of Protection for two new Protected Geographical Indications (“PGIs“): “Chilorio de Mocorito” — a traditional slow-cooked pork dish produced in the municipality of Mocorito, State of Sinaloa — and “Chile Rayado de La […]
New Protected Geographical Indications: Aguacate Franja Michoacán and Cacao de la Región Chontalpa de Tabasco
Background On May 4th, 2026, the Mexican Institute of Industrial Property (“IMPI“) published in the Federal Official Gazette (“DOF“) the Declarations of Protection for two Protected Geographical Indications (“PGIs“): “Aguacate Franja Michoacán” and “Cacao de la Región Chontalpa de Tabasco,” issued pursuant to Articles 265, 266, 267, and 288 of the Federal Law for the […]
Decree Amending the Regulations on Pesticides, Plant Nutrients and Toxic Substances
On April 24th, 2026, the Decree was published in the Official Gazette of the Federation, amending Articles 10 and 23 Bis 4 and adding Section XXXII Bis to Article 2 and a new Article 13 Bis to the Regulations governing pesticides, plant nutrients, and toxic or hazardous substances. The amendments introduce test data protection for […]
Amendments to the AML Regulations: Operational Implementation of the New Compliance Framework and Strengthened Supervisory and Enforcement Powers
The purpose of this note is to inform you that, further to our client alert dated July 16th, 2025 regarding the amendment to the Federal Law for the Prevention and Identification of Transactions with Resources of Illicit Origin (the “AML Law”) and Article 400 Bis of the Federal Criminal Code, on March 27th, 2026 the […]