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Formatos De Solicitud De Permisos Y Bitácoras Para Actividades Relacionadas Con Biocombustibles
Mexico's Energy Secretariat has published new standardized formats for biofuel permits and authorizations, streamlining administrative procedures for production, import, export, storage, transport, commercialization, distribution, and public sale of biofuels. These updated formats, part of the National Development Plan 2025-2030's simplification and digitalization initiatives, replace previous 2009 regulations and establish comprehensive requirements for permit applications, operational logbooks, and admini
Mexico Energy
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Greenberg Traurig, LLP
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México propone crear un nuevo régimen de revisión de inversiones extranjeras por razones de seguridad nacional
Mexico's President Claudia Sheinbaum has signed an initiative to reform the Foreign Investment Law, introducing for the first time a formal foreign investment review regime based on national security considerations. The proposal would require prior authorization from the National Foreign Investment Commission for certain acquisitions exceeding 49% ownership in strategic sectors including critical infrastructure, dual-use technologies, fundamental supplies, and sensitive information.
Mexico Commercial
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Greenberg Traurig, LLP
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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.
Worldwide Government
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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
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Jones Day
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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.
Worldwide 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
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Bergeson & Campbell
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Could Your Mexican Operation Become The Next USMCA Case?
The USMCA Rapid Response Labor Mechanism has transformed labor relations management in Mexico, where local workplace disputes can escalate into international investigations with commercial and reputational consequences. Companies must now assess whether their Mexican operations are prepared to respond if they become the subject of a USMCA labor investigation, as seemingly minor actions by supervisors or routine employment decisions can trigger cross-border scrutiny.
Mexico Employment
EC Rubio
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New Mexico Confirms That PFAS Labeling And Reporting Requirements Do Not Apply To Industrial Products
New Mexico's Environment Department has clarified the scope of its controversial PFAS labeling requirements for consumer products, addressing concerns about which products fall under the January 1, 2027 deadline. The agency's recent guidance specifically defines the boundaries between consumer and industrial products subject to the state's PFAS Protection Act regulations.
Mexico Environment
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Bergeson & Campbell
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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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New General Circular Economy Law
Mexico's Senate has approved a groundbreaking General Circular Economy Law that fundamentally transforms environmental policy by mandating shared responsibility across government, private sector, and citizens. The legislation introduces Extended Producer Responsibility, requiring companies to manage products throughout their entire lifecycle while establishing new compliance frameworks and certification systems.
Mexico Environment
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Chevez Ruiz Zamarripa
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New Provisions For REPSE: Fewer Requirements And Faster Response Times
The Ministry of Labor and Social Welfare has published new simplification measures for REPSE registration procedures in Mexico, significantly reducing administrative burdens and processing times for companies providing specialized services. These changes consolidate multiple procedures into a single process, eliminate certain documentation requirements, and cut resolution times by up to 75% for smaller companies.
Mexico Employment
EC Rubio
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Revisión Del T-MEC 2026; Qué Está Realmente En Juego Para Las Cadenas De Suministro En Norteamérica
La primera revisión conjunta del T-MEC confirma que Estados Unidos no extenderá el Tratado en su forma actual, iniciando un ciclo de revisiones anuales que pondrá a prueba las cadenas de suministro norteamericanas. Las empresas enfrentan ahora un escenario donde demostrar integración regional, sostener el origen con evidencia documental y adaptarse a reglas más restrictivas determinará quién conserva acceso preferencial al mercado estadounidense.
Mexico International
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Vazquez Tercero & Zepeda
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Comisión Nacional Antimonopolio emite versión preliminar de su programa institucional con sectores prioritarios
La Comisión Nacional Antimonopolio de México publicó su Programa Institucional 2026-2030, revelando que los hogares mexicanos pierden el 15.7% de su ingreso debido a la concentración de mercado, con un impacto desproporcionado en familias de menores ingresos que pierden hasta 30.9%. El documento establece objetivos estratégicos, identifica seis mercados prioritarios y define metas cuantificables para fortalecer la competencia económica en el país.
Mexico Anti-trust
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Greenberg Traurig, LLP
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