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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.Mexico: Decree Published Amending, Adding, and Repealing Various Provisions of the Customs Law
The Amendment to the Customs Law, published on November 19, 2025, and effective mainly as of January 1, 2026, introduces significant changes to strengthen control and oversight of foreign trade. Key highlights include full digitalization of customs processes, increased documentary and technological obligations, and greater responsibilities for customs brokers, bonded warehouses, and companies.Mexico: Draft guidelines for the migration to the schemes of the new Electricity Sector Law
Through this regulation, the Ministry of Energy (SENER) seeks to facilitate the voluntary migration to the current schemes contained in the Electricity Sector Law (LSE) of permits granted under the Electricity Public Service Law (LSPEE), as well as related contracts, agreements, and associated load points.Mexico: New draft regulation for self-consumption of electric power
The Ministry of Energy has filed a draft regulation of new General Administrative Provisions (DACG) regulating electricity generation under the self-consumption scheme, both isolated and interconnected. These provisions aim to organize and promote the safe and efficient development of these schemes, establishing requirements, definitions, and contract templates for the sale of energy surplus.Labor reform 2026–2030: toward the gradual reduction of the workweek in Mexico
On December 3, two initiatives were presented to amend and add the Constitution and the Federal Labor Law aiming to gradually reduce the work week until reaching 40 hours per week by 2030. Specifically, various measures involving organizational, operational, and financial adjustments for companies were proposed to maintain productivity and comply with regulations.Mexico: Minimum wage increase agreed for 2026
Members of the National Commission on Minimum Wages (CONSAMI) have announced that they have reached an agreement to increase the minimum wage for 2026, specifically by 5% in the free zone of the northern border and by 13% in the rest of the country. With this, salaries will become at $440.87 and $315.04 per day, respectively. The objective of this measure is for the minimum wage to reach two basic baskets.Mexico publishes the 2026 economic package decrees
On November 7, 2025, the decrees enacting the Federal Revenue Law for the 2026 fiscal year were published in the Official Gazette of the Federation, whereby various amendments, revisions and repeals to the Federal Tax Code and the Law on the Special Tax on Production and Services were enacted.Mexico: New subcontracting inspection protocol published to prevent abuse
On November 24, 2025, the Ministry of Labor and Social Welfare published a new subcontracting inspection protocol to strengthen oversight and prevent improper practices such as labor simulation and tax evasion. This instrument standardizes criteria throughout the country and ensures technical and uniform inspections of specialized services.ZEDT as a tool to boost private investment in the peruvian tourism sector
The new General Tourism Law of the Republic of Peru defines and regulates areas known as “special tourist development zones” (zonas especiales de desarrollo turístico or ZEDT) as a mechanism to attract private investment and strengthen prioritized tourist destinations. These zones offer tax incentives, legal certainty, and a responsible approach to territorial management, creating a stable and competitive environment for businesses. Additionally, they promote local employment, infrastructure investment, and innovation, emerging as a strategic opportunity to develop profitable projects that drive the country’s economic and tourism growth.Data Economy, Privacy and Cybersecurity Newsletter - November 2025
In this newsletter, we offer the latest updates on everything related to the data economy, privacy, and cybersecurity. We cover the most recent rulings from relevant authorities and agencies, key court decisions, and the most important news in this field.