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Mexico: The Federal Electricity Commission presents a portfolio of 58 Electric transmission projects and announces new bids
Against the backdrop of the country’s growing electricity demand, the Federal Electricity Commission (CFE) seeks to promote the development of multiple projects as part of its 2025–2030 Expansion Plan.Garrigues and CeCo present the third edition of the comparative analysis of competition regimes in Latin America
This edition updates and compares the competition regimes of Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Ecuador, Mexico, and Peru, incorporating regulatory developments and recent practices through March 2026.Key considerations in industrial real estate transactions in Mexico
The acquisition, development, and operation of industrial real estate in Mexico are subject to a complex and increasingly demanding regulatory framework, shaped by legal reforms that have modified key aspects of real estate law, construction regulations, and permitting requirements. This more stringent environment increases investors’ exposure to significant risks, such as title defects, permitting delays, contractual disputes, and sanctions for non compliance.The Supreme Court upholds the limit on rent increases in Mexico City
The SCJN has approved the amendments regulating rent increases and the digital registration of lease agreements in Mexico City, confirming a framework that protects affordable housing and provides legal certainty to businesses and landlords in managing their properties.Mexico: CONAGUA adopts a new stimulus scheme to boost the efficiency and infrastructure of water and sanitation services
The new Water and Sanitation Stimulus Program (PEAS), operated by the National Water Commission (CONAGUA), establishes the mechanisms so that drinking water and sanitation service providers can access the refund of the fees paid for the extraction and discharge of national water, with the purpose of strengthening the water infrastructure and improving the coverage of services in the country.Mexico: The CNE strengthens the interconnection and connection agreement by imposing greater planning and coordination requirements on applicants and authorities of the electrical system
Through a preliminary draft resolution, the National Energy Commission (CNE) updates the agreement model for electrical interconnection and connection, incorporating new rules on deadlines, extensions and coordination with authorities.Mexico publishes new provisions on the Social Impact Statement in the Energy Sector and raises social obligations for energy projects
The Ministry of Energy published the new provisions that regulate the Social Impact Statement (MISSE) for energy projects, a framework that raises technical and human rights standards in the sector. These rules require planning social management from early stages, strengthening community participation and justifying social investment budgets.INM adjusts government fees for immigration procedures in 2026 and reinforces the requirement to prove reasons for residence in México
The National Immigration Institute (INM) has introduced differentiated fees of 100% and 50% for various immigration procedures in 2026. Only those who can demonstrate family unity, a job offer or an invitation to participate in non-profit activities will be eligible for the reduced fee. This measure requires companies and applicants to review each case more carefully.