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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.Mexico: The Unit of Measurement and Update (UMA) increases by 3,69% in 2026
The Official Gazette of the Federation published the new values of the Unit of Measurement and Update (UMA), which register an increase of 3,69% compared to 2025. This update will have relevant effects on the calculation of obligations, contributions and penalties provided for in various legal provisions.Mexico: New fees for concentration analysis come into force
The National Antitrust Commission (CNA) implemented a new tariff scheme for the procedure to analyze concentrations in Mexico, replacing the traditional fixed quota and establishing a tiered fee system based on the maximum value of the reviewed operation. This measure implies a significant increase in the applicable fees and introduces new obligations for notifying agents.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.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.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 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.