Merger Control 2026

1. Relevant Authorities and Legislation

1.1 Who is/are the relevant merger authority(ies)? If relevant, please include details of: (i) independence from government; (ii) who the senior decision-makers are (e.g. Chair, Chief Executive, Chief Economists), how long they have been in position, and their professional background (lawyer, economist, academia, industry, professional services, politics, etc.); and (iii) any relevant key terms of appointment (e.g. duration of appointment) of those in leadership positions (such as Chair, Chief Executive, and Chief Economist).

As a result of the structural reform published in the Official Gazette (Diario Oficial de la Federación) on July 16, 2025, the Federal Economic Competition Commission (“COFECE”) was abolished. Additionally, the authority of the Federal Telecommunications Institute (“IFT”) to oversee economic competition matters related to the telecommunication sector was removed. The authority of those administrative