México
Money laundering in Mexico: a new risk focus for hotel investment
In 2026, Mexico’s hotel sector will face intensified anti–money laundering and counter‑terrorist financing (AML/CFT) expectations. The authorities will concentrate supervision on vulnerable activities such as real estate development and leasing, as well as intercompany lending, demanding effective and auditable controls. This will require hotels and chains to strengthen the real‑world effectiveness of their compliance programs.Mexico on the road to the 2026 World Cup: the legal challenge of building tourism infrastructure on time
The FIFA World Cup 2026 will place Mexico at the center of global sports tourism, with millions of visitors expected and unprecedented pressure on the hotel infrastructure of its host cities. The real challenge will not only be to invest, but to expand capacity in time and under an effective regulatory framework.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.