Mexico: Government Policy & Public Finance

New Mexico's Environment Department has opened a public comment portal for stakeholders to weigh in on the state's review of exemptions under the PFAS Protection Act, including the controversial fluoropolymer exemption. The review stems from a legislative memorial requesting analysis of whether current exemptions should be retained, modified, or removed based on public health, environmental, and economic risks. NMED will incorporate public feedback into its report ahead of a November 2026 presentation to st

La Comisión Nacional de Energía establece un registro temporal para personas que realizan despacho de petrolíferos para autoconsumo sin permiso. ¿Cuáles son los requisitos de inscripción, plazos y obligaciones que deben cumplir las empresas que operan instalaciones de suministro exclusivo para vehículos propios?

Mexico has experienced significant transformation following initiatives undertaken by the Mexican Federal Government during the last two presidential administrations. Through a combination of social programmes and legal and policy reforms, the living conditions of millions have improved. This has occurred without a significant increase in public debt and with federal tax rates remaining largely unchanged.

A USD 2.1 billion NAFTA investment arbitration claim against Mexico was dismissed after the tribunal found insufficient evidence linking State conduct to the project's failure. The case demonstrates how commercially significant disputes fail as treaty claims when investors cannot prove causation between alleged breaches and recoverable losses.

Mexico's government has introduced three new policy instruments aimed at accelerating investment projects through immediate authorization mechanisms and streamlined trade procedures.

On April 29th, 2026, Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum signed the Agreement to Promote the Mexican Steel Industry as part of Plan Mexico. According to the federal government, this agreement serves...