Reforma LFT y LFDA: Nuevas Obligaciones Contractuales y Derechos Frente al Uso de Inteligencia Artificial en la Industria del Entretenimiento
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 […]
El Registro Digital Obligatorio para Estancias Turísticas Eventuales Inicia Operaciones, los Anfitriones y Plataformas Tecnológicas deben Registrarse antes del 21 de Junio de 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 […]
Se Publica la NOM-037-SICT2-2026 “Barreras de Protección en Carreteras y Vías Urbanas”
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 […]
La CNBV Emite Medidas de Simplificación Administrativa y Reestructura Ciertos Trámites Regulatorios
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 […]
Ley para el Fomento de la Inversión en Infraestructura Estratégica para el Desarrollo con Bienestar
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 […]
Publicación del Resumen Oficial del Caso García Andrade y otros vs. México en el Diario Oficial de la Federación
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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Paquete Regulatorio del 4 de Mayo: Autorización Inmediata de Inversiones y Ventanilla Única de Comercio Exterior
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 […]
Nuevas Indicaciones Geográficas Protegidas
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 […]
Nuevas Indicaciones Geográficas Protegidas: Aguacate Franja Michoacán y 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 […]