LFT and LFDA Reform: New Contractual Requirements and Rights Against AI Use in the Entertainment Industry
Regulatory Context On May 14th, 2026, a decree amending the Federal Labor Law (“LFT“) and the Federal Copyright Law (“LFDA“) was published in the Official Gazette, entering into force the following day. The reform responds to the growing use of generative artificial intelligence tools capable of replicating the voice, image, and performances of artists without […]
The Mandatory Digital Registration for Short-Term Rentals Goes Live; Hosts and Technology Platforms must Register by June 21st, 2026
The purpose of this note is to inform you, further to our following client alerts regarding: i) the Amendment and Addition of Various Provisions to the Mexico City Tourism Law1 (the “Tourism Law”); ii) the update of the “Mexico City Tourism Registry”2 procedure; and iii) the reforms on maximum occupancy and social housing3, on May […]
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 […]