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Disposiciones administrativas de carácter general para el registro de las personas usuarias de patrón de alto consumo de energía y la implementación de Sistemas de Gestión de la Energía
El 30 de septiembre de 2026, la Secretaría de Energía publicó nuevas disposiciones administrativas que establecen requisitos obligatorios para personas físicas y morales con alto consumo energético en México. ¿Qué implicaciones tienen estas regulaciones para las empresas que superan los umbrales de consumo de electricidad y combustibles? Las nuevas normas introducen obligaciones de registro, reporte anual y certificación de sistemas de gestión
Mexico Energy
GT
Greenberg Traurig, LLP
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Antimonopolio bajo la lupa: qué pueden aprender las empresas de la nueva investigación de la CNA
La Comisión Nacional Antimonopolio de México ha iniciado una investigación en el mercado del fútbol profesional que plantea interrogantes fundamentales sobre prácticas comerciales, reglas de acceso y restricciones contractuales. ¿Qué lecciones pueden extraer las empresas de otros sectores sobre cumplimiento antimonopolio y gestión preventiva de riesgos de competencia económica?
Mexico Anti-trust
VT
Vazquez Tercero & Zepeda
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FinCEN Alert: BSA Compliance Implications Related To The Mexican Cartel’s Fiscal Fuel Scheme
FinCEN has issued a new alert detailing how Mexican cartels are exploiting U.S. financial institutions to smuggle fuel across the southern border, evade Mexican import taxes, and launder billions in illicit proceeds. The alert outlines red flags for financial institutions and announces new OFAC sanctions targeting key operatives in the fiscal fuel theft scheme.
Global Government
BS
Ballard Spahr LLP
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Amendment To The General Rules Under Mexico’s Anti-Money Laundering Law (LFPIORPI): Key Regulatory Changes Under Acuerdo 115/2026
Mexico's comprehensive anti-money laundering framework has undergone a sweeping transformation through Acuerdo 115/2026, introducing mandatory risk-based methodologies, enhanced client due diligence protocols, and automated monitoring requirements. With implementation deadlines beginning March 1, 2027, obligated parties conducting vulnerable activities face compressed timelines to overhaul their compliance infrastructure while navigating heightened enforcement risks and stricter beneficial ownership thresho
Mexico Government
JD
Jones Day
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Program To Regularize Self-Consumption Fuel Activities
Mexico's National Energy Commission has established a temporary registration program allowing individuals and legal entities currently operating fuel dispensing facilities for self-consumption without proper permits to regularize their operations. The program provides a pathway for non-compliant operators to obtain temporary registration certificates while awaiting the development of permanent regulatory frameworks and permitting requirements.
Mexico Energy
EC Rubio
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The Countdown Has Already Begun: 2030 And The 40-Hour Challenge For The Manufacturing Industry
Mexico's manufacturing sector faces a critical deadline: by 2030, all productive companies must transition to a 40-hour workweek while maintaining current production demands. This regulatory shift presents complex challenges for maquila and labor-intensive operations, particularly along the northern border where talent shortages, rising wages, and international competition converge to create unprecedented operational pressures that require strategic planning beyond simple schedule adjustments.
Mexico Employment
VT
Vazquez Tercero & Zepeda
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U.S. Expands Terrorist Designations: Impact On Businesses In Mexico
The United States has expanded its list of Mexican criminal organizations designated as Foreign Terrorist Organizations and Specially Designated Global Terrorists, adding the Juárez Cartel and Los Viagras to six previously designated cartels. This development significantly impacts compliance and risk management for companies operating in Mexico with U.S. connections, as U.S. law prohibits providing material support to designated organizations and restricts transactions with blocked entities.
Global Government
EC Rubio
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New Mexico Will Hold August 18, 2026, Webinar On How Public Can Provide Input On The Future Of PFAS Protections For Consumers
New Mexico's Environment Department is opening public participation in reviewing the PFAS Protection Act, which regulates per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances in consumer products. The state will gather input through a public webinar and comment portal to inform recommendations on whether exemptions, including the fluoropolymer exemption, should be retained, modified, or removed.
Mexico Environment
BC
Bergeson & Campbell
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Mining And Protected Natural Areas
Mexico's Ministry of Environment and Natural Resources has established new criteria that significantly restrict mining activities within federally protected natural areas, creating immediate compliance challenges for existing operations and effectively blocking new projects. Mining companies must now navigate complex regulatory requirements regarding environmental authorizations, operational expansions, and restoration programs to maintain their current activities within these protected zones.
Mexico Environment
EC Rubio
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Mexico's Antitrust Enforcer Signals Tougher Stance In Six Strategic Markets
Mexico's antitrust authority has unveiled its 2026-2030 enforcement roadmap, targeting six strategic sectors with intensified scrutiny and new enforcement tools. The program signals a shift toward criminal complaints, class actions, and asymmetric regulation in telecommunications, raising the stakes for companies operating in financial services, transport, agri-food, health, and public procurement markets. What does this mean for businesses navigating Mexico's evolving competition landscape?
Mexico Anti-trust
JD
Jones Day
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Formatos para trámites relacionados con la generación de energía en la modalidad de cogeneración
La Comisión Nacional de Energía publicó los formatos oficiales para solicitar permisos de generación de energía eléctrica en modalidad de cogeneración, estableciendo dos categorías distintas según la capacidad de las centrales eléctricas. Estos formatos implementan las disposiciones administrativas previamente emitidas y definen los requisitos documentales necesarios para cada tipo de solicitud.
Mexico Energy
GT
Greenberg Traurig, LLP
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Modificación Al Acuerdo Por El Que Se Determinan Los Aditivos Y Coadyuvantes En Alimentos, Bebidas Y Suplementos Alimenticios, Su Uso Y Disposiciones Sanitarias
México prohíbe el uso del colorante Eritrosina (Rojo 3 FD&C) en alimentos, bebidas y suplementos alimenticios a partir de mayo de 2026. Los fabricantes disponen de 24 meses para reformular productos que contengan este aditivo y agotar existencias, afectando categorías como helados, lácteos saborizados, bebidas no alcohólicas, productos de panificación y licores.
Mexico Healthcare
GT
Greenberg Traurig, LLP
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