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Acuerdo por el que se establecen acciones de regularización de títulos de concesión y asignación
Mexico's National Water Commission (CONAGUA) has published a new agreement establishing temporary measures to regularize expired water concession and allocation titles, addressing a significant backlog of administrative procedures. The agreement introduces simplified administrative actions for titles that lost validity between 2009 and 2026, targeting specific water uses and user categories while establishing strict compliance requirements. Will this regulatory framework successfully resolve the accumulated
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Greenberg Traurig, LLP
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Cuotas Para La Determinación Y Pago De La Cuota De Garantía De No Caducidad De Derechos De Aguas Nacionales Para El Ejercicio Fiscal 2026
La SEMARNAT publicó las nuevas cuotas por metro cúbico para la determinación y pago de la cuota de garantía de no caducidad de derechos de aguas nacionales para el ejercicio fiscal 2026. Las cuotas varían según el tipo de uso del agua y la zona de disponibilidad, representando un incremento del 3.6% respecto al año anterior.
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Greenberg Traurig, LLP
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Mining And Protected Natural Areas
Mexico's Ministry of Environment and Natural Resources has established new criteria that significantly restrict mining activities within federally protected natural areas, creating immediate compliance challenges for existing operations and effectively blocking new projects. Mining companies must now navigate complex regulatory requirements regarding environmental authorizations, operational expansions, and restoration programs to maintain their current activities within these protected zones.
Mexico Environment
EC Rubio
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Programa Nacional Hídrico 2026-2030
Mexico's National Water Program 2026-2030 establishes a comprehensive framework to address the country's critical water challenges, including severe water stress affecting 95% of the northern and central territory, contamination in 30% of major rivers, and significant gaps in water treatment infrastructure. The program outlines five strategic objectives ranging from strengthening water governance and concession oversight to guaranteeing progressive access to water and sanitation, promoting efficient water u
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Acuerdo por el que se establecen acciones de regularización de títulos de concesión y asignación
Mexico's National Water Commission (CONAGUA) has published a new agreement establishing temporary measures to regularize expired water concession and allocation titles, addressing a significant backlog of administrative procedures. The agreement introduces simplified administrative actions for titles that lost validity between 2009 and 2026, targeting specific water uses and user categories while establishing strict compliance requirements. Will this regulatory framework successfully resolve the accumulated
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Greenberg Traurig, LLP
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Cuotas Para La Determinación Y Pago De La Cuota De Garantía De No Caducidad De Derechos De Aguas Nacionales Para El Ejercicio Fiscal 2026
La SEMARNAT publicó las nuevas cuotas por metro cúbico para la determinación y pago de la cuota de garantía de no caducidad de derechos de aguas nacionales para el ejercicio fiscal 2026. Las cuotas varían según el tipo de uso del agua y la zona de disponibilidad, representando un incremento del 3.6% respecto al año anterior.
Mexico Environment
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Greenberg Traurig, LLP
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Mining And Protected Natural Areas
Mexico's Ministry of Environment and Natural Resources has established new criteria that significantly restrict mining activities within federally protected natural areas, creating immediate compliance challenges for existing operations and effectively blocking new projects. Mining companies must now navigate complex regulatory requirements regarding environmental authorizations, operational expansions, and restoration programs to maintain their current activities within these protected zones.
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EC Rubio
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New General Circular Economy Law
Mexico's Senate has approved a groundbreaking General Circular Economy Law that fundamentally transforms environmental policy by mandating shared responsibility across government, private sector, and citizens. The legislation introduces Extended Producer Responsibility, requiring companies to manage products throughout their entire lifecycle while establishing new compliance frameworks and certification systems.
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Chevez Ruiz Zamarripa
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