Mexico And Its Path Towards Meeting Its Nationally Determined Contribution

One of the goals of the Mexican Constitutional reforms is to make the Comisión Federal de Electricidad (CFE) an "empresa productiva del Estado".

Today's bid round was the culmination of proposals first announced on May 2, 2017.

El 16 de abril de 2026, la Comisión Nacional de Energía (“CNE”), publicó en el Diario Oficial de la Federación (“DOF”) las Disposiciones Administrativas de Carácter General para la integración...

México actualiza el calendario de su Segunda Convocatoria para permisos de generación eléctrica, modificando fechas clave desde junio hasta octubre de 2026. La Secretaría de Energía ajusta plazos para estudios de interconexión, presentación de solicitudes ante la CNE, y aprobación final de permisos por el Comité Técnico.

La Secretaría de Energía de México publicó la tercera modificación a la Convocatoria para la Atención de Proyectos Estratégicos de Generación y Almacenamiento de Energía Eléctrica, ampliando los plazos de registro. ¿Cómo afectará esta extensión a los desarrolladores de proyectos energéticos que buscan participar en el proceso de interconexión y conexión?

The tender process is identified as CNH-R02-L01/2016 and additional information on this process is available at http://rondasmexico.gob.mx/r2-l01-bloques/.

On April 16, 2026, the Official Gazette of the Federation (the “DOF”), published the agreement of the National Energy Commission (the “CNE”), issuing the “General administrative provisions for the integration of Electric Energy Storage Systems into the National Electric System.” (the “DACGs”).

The Mexican government, through its Tax Administration Service, has released a preliminary framework for fiscally transparent trusts focused on energy and infrastructure investments.

The Regulations to the General Law of Environmental Protection and Ecology ("LEGEEPA") regarding the Emissions and Pollutants Transfer of Hazardous Waste, provides for certain individuals and Entities in charge of facilities...

México actualiza los lineamientos para la migración voluntaria de permisos de autoabastecimiento y cogeneración al nuevo marco regulatorio del sector eléctrico. Las modificaciones extienden plazos, simplifican requisitos de medición y aclaran procedimientos para centrales eléctricas y centros de carga que buscan operar bajo la Ley del Sector Eléctrico.

Following a federal court order in Medani v. Trump, the U.S. Department of State has resumed issuing Diversity Immigrant Visas after a nine-month pause that began in December 2025. DV-2026 selectees now face a critical deadline of September 30, 2026, to complete their visa processing or permanently lose their opportunity for permanent residence through the diversity visa lottery program.

Following two federal court decisions, the U.S. Department of State has lifted categorical pauses on immigrant visa issuance for nationals of 75 countries and diversity visa processing for DV-2026 selectees. While these policy changes allow cases to proceed through ordinary adjudication, they do not guarantee visa approval or admission, and timing remains critical as diversity visa eligibility expires September 30, 2026.

The U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia has preliminarily enjoined the Department of War from enforcing WuXi AppTec's Section 1260H designation, finding the agency misread its evidence on state and military affiliation. However, this ruling does not close alternative pathways to biotechnology company of concern (BCC) designation under the BIOSECURE Act, and earlier supply-chain restrictions continue to drive near-term compliance decisions with a critical June 30, 2027 deadline for sub-tier supp

The Trump administration has directed U.S. embassies and consulates worldwide to temporarily pause and reschedule immigrant visa interviews while consular officers undergo mandatory training on enhanced screening procedures, including the public charge ground of inadmissibility.

Major antitrust developments from August 2026 span multiple jurisdictions, including U.S. court rulings on oil price-fixing and printer cartridge restrictions, FTC quantum computing merger reviews...

The September 2026 Visa Bulletin reveals critical changes for EB-5 investors, particularly those from India, as unreserved visa numbers become unavailable for the remainder of FY2026. While set-aside categories remain current across all countries, the bulletin warns of potential further retrogression and highlights the importance of understanding how country of chargeability and investment category selection impact visa availability and processing timelines.

On Sept. 10, 2026, the California Department of Tax and Fee Administration (CDTFA) held its second Interested Parties Meeting to discuss proposed emergency regulations implementing state Senate Bill 122...

May 23, 2024, the SEC approved the first investment products linked to the price of Ether for listing and trading on three exchanges, following approval of the first Bitcoin ETFs earlier this year.

The European Commission has published draft guidelines interpreting the AI Act's transparency obligations, establishing when and how organizations must disclose AI-generated content, deepfakes, and automated interactions. These guidelines clarify that deepfake labeling applies regardless of intent to deceive, that AI systems must identify themselves at the point of interaction, and that the editorial review exception for AI-generated text requires substantive human oversight with clear accountability.

El Ejecutivo Federal presentó el Paquete Económico 2027 ante el Congreso, proponiendo cambios significativos en la Ley del Impuesto sobre la Renta y la Ley de Ingresos de la Federación. ¿Cómo afectarán las nuevas limitaciones a deducciones, pérdidas fiscales e intereses la tasa efectiva de tributación de las empresas mexicanas?