México
Mexico: General administrative provisions on the integration of energy storage systems are published
On 7 March 2025, the Official Journal of the Federation published the final agreement of the Energy Regulatory Commission (CRE) that establishes the administrative provisions for the orderly and efficient integration of storage systems into the National Electricity System (SEN). The objective is to improve the stability and sustainability of the grid, optimizing the use of intermittent energy sources.Mexico: Bill submitted to tax inheritances and donations exceeding 15 million pesos
On March 4, 2025, a bill was submitted to the Congress of Mexico City, proposing a decree to amend the Income Tax Law (ISR). The bill seeks to modify Articles 93, 130, and 132, as well as to add a new article 132 bis, with the objective of imposing progressive tax rates ranging from 10% to 30% on all income derived from donations, inheritances, and bequests exceeding 15 million pesos.Mexico City implements a new voluntary informative declaration on the occupation of residential properties
Starting in 2025, taxpayers obligated to pay the property tax in Mexico City will be required to submit an annual declaration regarding the occupancy status of their properties. This measure, which is voluntary and informative, applies only to residential properties with a cadastral value equal to or greater than $4.5 million pesos.Mexico: Key Strategies to Mitigate Risks Following the U.S. Designation of Cartels as Foreign Terrorist Organizations
The recent decision by the United States to designate Mexican cartels as Foreign Terrorist Organizations (FTOs) marks a significant shift in the risk landscape for multinational companies with interests in Mexico and Latin America. Below, we analyze key strategies for mitigating these risks.Mexico: INFONAVIT Law and Federal Labor Law amended to include new obligations for employers
On February 21, 2025, the reform that amends and repeals various provisions of the Law of the National Workers' Housing Fund Institute (INFONAVIT) and the Federal Labor Law was published in the Official Journal of the Federation (DOF) to include new obligations for employers in socially oriented housing.Judicial reform in Mexico: relevant changes in the Supreme Court, the Council of the Federal Judiciary and the federal courts
The reduction in the number of Supreme Court Justices and the possibility for citizens to vote for justices, magistrates and judges are some of the new elements of this reform.Garrigues Mexico obtains the “Socially Responsible Enterprise” distinction for the ninth consecutive year
This distinction singles out companies that have voluntarily incorporated social and environmental values in the operation of their business. To obtain this award, a process is conducted that measures and compares the level of development in their ESR practices.Reduction of working hours: a global trend reaching Latin America
The reduction of working hours has been a key issue on the legislative agenda worldwide in recent years, and Latin America is no exception. While countries like Chile are already reducing the workweek from 45 to 40 hours and Colombia from 48 to 42, other jurisdictions like Mexico and Peru also have proposals on the table in this regard, but they have not yet been finalized.