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Mexico: The new constitutional reform adjusts judicial elections and redefines the structure and electoral rules of the Judiciary for 2028
The recently published constitutional reform decree introduces several adjustments to the judicial election model approved in 2024: modifications to the structure and functioning of the Mexican Supreme Court of Justice, new rules for the integration and operation of the Evaluation Committees, the creation of judicial electoral districts, clarifications regarding ballots, vacancies and judicial leaves of absence.Mexico: Tax authorities intensify payroll tax enforcement efforts
Mexican tax authorities are strengthening their enforcement actions related to payroll tax compliance through the use of cross-checking tax information obtained from other governmental authorities. Companies, particularly those operating across multiple states, should review their compliance posture and operating model to anticipate potential exposures and avoid penalties.Mexico publishes the regulations to the Law for the Promotion of Investment in Strategic Infrastructure for Welfare-Oriented Development
The regulations govern the key mechanisms of the new regime (special purpose vehicles (SPVs), mixed participation schemes, and strategic investment contracts), set an annual investment cap of 3% of the net public sector expenditure, and establish enhanced safeguards for the protection of the Federal Public Treasury.Mexico promotes private investment with the Mexico Plan by reducing timelines, regulatory risks, and administrative burdens
The Government of Mexico has updated the Mexico Plan with immediate measures to accelerate private investment: a one-stop shop, authorizations within maximum timeframes of 30 and 90 days, regulatory incentives, and strong commitments to infrastructure and renewable energy.Mexico raises the standard of protection against AI in the artistic sector and tightens contractual obligations
A new reform to the Federal Labor Law (FLL) and the Federal Copyright Law (FCL) seeks to strengthen the protection of the labor rights of all individuals engaged in activities within the artistic field, ensuring fairer and more equitable working conditions in the exercise of their profession.Mexico City tightens and modernizes its environmental framework by defining new rules for inspection, air quality, and permits
Mexico City takes a decisive step in environmental policy. With the publication of the new Regulation of the Environmental Law, the Government establishes the operational rules that will govern inspection, surveillance, air quality, and the granting of environmental permits. This is an instrument that directly impacts companies, developers, operators of natural spaces, and any person carrying out activities with environmental implications in the City.Mexico: Government launches new call for renewable generation and storage, including projects with CFE
Through this call, the Ministry of Energy (SENER) seeks to establish a specific and priority mechanism for the application and authorization of generation and electricity storage permits. Such projects may be developed in association with the Federal Electricity Commission (CFE).Chile: The Labor Directorate redefines its position and rules that the determination of minimum services must precede the start of collective bargaining
The Labor Directorate changes its criteria and now requires that minimum services and emergency teams be qualified before initiating collective bargaining. Without such qualifications, the process cannot begin or must be suspended, with a direct impact on companies’ labor planning.Mexico: Energy Ministry prioritizes new power generation permits and establishes a binding schedule
Through a new call for applications, the Mexican government will allow the development of new strategic projects aligned with the binding planning framework established by the Energy Ministry (SENER), with the purpose of ensuring orderly planning consistent with the generation capacity requirements of the National Electric System (SEN), in response to the country’s energy needs.