Environmental
The reform of the National Water Law redefines the use of water and raises the requirements for the tourism and hotel sector in Mexico
The recent reform of the National Water Law introduces a decisive shift in the management of water resources in Mexico, by prioritizing human consumption, reinforcing state control and tightening the regime of concessions and sanctions. This new regulatory framework has immediate and relevant implications for hotels, resorts and tourism developments, which will have to adapt quickly to greater compliance, sustainability and traceability obligations to guarantee the continuity of their operations and avoid legal and operational risks.Reform of the National Water Law in Mexico: A new paradigm of water management for industries
The reform of the National Water Law introduces profound changes in the regulation of the use and exploitation of water in Mexico, prioritizing human consumption and sustainability. It also strengthens state control, tightens the concession regime and establishes stricter obligations for all users of water resources.Spain - New Sustainable Mobility Law: this is the regulatory framework for an orderly transition to a new transport system
The law sets out the roadmap for decarbonizing transport in Spain, establishes a new framework for coordinated planning, strengthens the role of public transport, and promotes the modernization of the mobility system. Among its measures, it includes the obligation to approve a new concession map for road passenger transport and to implement sustainable mobility plans for commuting to work.Mexico: New Water Regulation prioritizes domestic and environmental use and imposes stricter sanctions
Mexico’s new water regulatory framework prioritizes the human right to water, sustainability, and water justice, focusing on domestic and environmental uses. It reinforces state control over water resources, prohibits their commercialization, and increases sanctions — including the creation of water-related criminal offenses.Green light for the Sustainable Mobility Bill, which mandates the implementation of sustainable mobility plans and sets the roadmap towards decarbonizing transport in Spain
The purpose of the text, which must now continue its parliamentary process, is to recognize the right to safe, accessible, and sustainable mobility and to modernize its planning, financing, and governance.Spain: The High Court of Justice of Galicia strengthens the protection of fundamental rights against environmental degradation
The High Court of Justice of Galicia orders the Xunta and the Hydrographic Confederation of the Miño-Sil to adopt urgent measures against the pollution of the As Conchas reservoir.Mexico: Government Drives Energy Transition with New Biofuels Law Based on Circular Economy and Clean Energy
The new Biofuels Law in Mexico, approved on March 18, 2025, establishes a specific regulatory framework to promote the production, use, and commercialization of biofuels. The law focuses on harnessing organic waste and biomass from marginal lands, fostering a circular economy and advancing the energy transition, assigning responsibilities to authorities such as SENER, SEMARNAT, and SADER.