Amendments to the Federal District (now Mexico City) Construction Regulations
The purpose of this note is to inform you about updates to the Building Regulations for the Federal District, published in the Official Gazette of Mexico City on May 8th, 2024. These reforms are aimed at modernizing and updating construction processes and urban infrastructure improvement through the implementation of digital tools and more efficient administrative […]
Labor Relations in Digital Platforms
Since the COVID-19 pandemic there has been an increase in the economic model known as the sharing or collaborative economy (commonly referred to as the Gig Economy), which is characterized by the utilization of new technologies to provide, purchase, sell, share, or rent goods and services. Thus, there has also been a rise in the […]
Clarification to the Mexican Official Standard NOM-008-SE-2021 “General System of Units of Measure”(Replaces NOM-008-SCFI-2002)
The purpose of this note is to inform you about the recent clarification to the Mexican Official Standard NOM-008-SE-2021, published in the Official Gazette of the Federation on December 29th, 2023, and clarified on April 10th, 2024. This standard, which replaces the previous NOM-008-SCFI-2002, is fundamental for the standardization and accuracy of measurement units in […]
Accord for the Temporary Application of Visa in Ordinary Passports to Nationals of the Republic of Peru
The Ministry of the Interior, in conjunction with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, has issued an official statement regarding the temporary issuance of visas for nationals of the Republic of Peru. This temporary measure is for those intending to enter Mexican territory as visitors without permission to conduct gainful activities. The visas, granted to individuals […]
Amendment and Addition to the Penal Code for the Federal District (now Mexico City) to Classify the Crime of Real Estate Corruption
The purpose of this notice is to inform you of the approval of the decree adding Article 276 Quater (the “Article”) to the Penal Code of the Federal District (now Mexico City), published in the Official Gazette of Mexico City on April 16th, 2024 (the “Amendment”), by means of which the crime of real estate […]
Decree by which Article 36 of the Immigration Act is Reformedand Supplemented
Article 36 of the Immigration Act outlines the procedure for Mexican nationals by birth or naturalized entering the Mexican territory. It also enumerates the documents that can be utilized to verify Mexican nationality, including, but not limited to a passport, certified copy of the birth certificate, naturalization certificate or voting card with photography. In the […]
Significant Amendment to the General Law of Negotiable Instruments and Credit Transactions and the General Law on Credit Auxiliary Organizations and Activities
On March 26th, 2024, a decree was published in the Federal Official Gazette with which several provisions of the General Law of Negotiable Instruments and Credit Transactions (“LGTOC”, by its acronym in Spanish) and the General Law on Credit Auxiliary Organizations and Activities (“LGOAAC”, by its acronym in Spanish) were amended, supplemented and derogated. This […]
Amendment and Addition of Sundry Provisions to the Federal District Tourism Law (Now Mexico City)
The purpose of this notice is to inform you about the recent approval of the decree amending the denomination, as well the reform and addition of various provisions to the Federal District Tourism Law (Ley de Turismo del Distrito Federal now Mexico City, the “Reform”) published in the Official Gazette of Mexico City on April […]
Changes to Canada’s Electronic Travel Authorization (eTA) and Visitor Visa Requirements for Mexican Citizens
Effective February 29th, 2024, it is of the utmost importance for Mexican citizens planning to travel to Canada to be aware of and adhere to the new eTA and Visitor visa requirements. It is important to note that Visitors must now meet new requirements to obtain an electronic travel authorization (eTA), even if they had […]
Guidelines for Strengthening the Territorial System to Resist, Adapt, and Recover from Threats of Natural Origin and Climate Change Through Territorial Planning
On March 6th, 2024, the Mexican Standard NOM-003-SEDATU-2023 was published in the Federal Official Gazette, which establishes guidelines for strengthening the territorial system to resist, adapt, and recover from threats of natural origin and climate change through territorial planning (“NOM“). Objective The purpose of this NOM is to strengthen the territorial system to resist, adapt, […]