Mexico: International Law

The Mexican legal framework governing customs and foreign trade has evolved toward a stricter and more controlled compliance model.

On February 23, 2026, President Sheinbaum published amendments to the Regulations of the Mexican Customs Law (Reglamento de la Ley Aduanera) in the Official Gazette (Diario Oficial de la Federación).

Mexico's 2026 judicial reform amendment attempts to address concerns from the controversial 2024 constitutional change requiring democratic election of all judges, but critics argue it fails to resolve fundamental issues of judicial independence that could deter foreign investment. As the country prepares for its next judicial elections in 2028, international observers and credit rating agencies warn of unprecedented risks to institutional integrity and investor confidence.