Outlook 2026: Mexico Energy & Natural Resources

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

El 11 de diciembre de 2025, la titular del Ejecutivo Federal, Claudia Sheinbaum, publicó en el Diario Oficial de la Federación ("DOF") el Decreto por el que se expide la Ley General de Aguas...

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”).

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.

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...

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

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?

On March 19, 2025, the President of Mexico, Claudia Sheinbaum, issued two major decrees in the Official Gazette of the Federation that introduce significant changes to the country's energy landscape.

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 30, 2014, the Federal Government submitted to the federal Congress a draft of supplemental laws related to the energy reform...

The U.S. Department of State has released the October 2026 Visa Bulletin, marking the start of fiscal year 2027 with significant changes to employment-based immigrant visa categories. How will the advancement of priority dates, particularly the substantial four-year leap for mainland China-born EB-5 investors in the Dates for Filing chart, impact eligible applicants seeking adjustment of status benefits?

The Department of Homeland Security has not issued formal determinations for Temporary Protected Status designations for Ukraine and Sudan despite the October 19, 2026 expiration date, creating uncertainty for employers navigating Form I-9 compliance and employment authorization documentation. USCIS states that affected individuals retain TPS protections and work authorization, but has not updated operational guidance to explain how employers should document continued employment eligibility or handle

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.

The Federal Trade Commission is exploring whether digital platforms should bear greater responsibility for preventing impersonation ads that falsely pose as legitimate businesses or government agencies. Through an Advance Notice of Proposed Rulemaking, the agency seeks public input on potential amendments to its existing Impersonation Rule, examining how ad-optimization tools and platform practices...

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.

On Oct. 7, 2026, at 18:00 UTC, the Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) will publish every new generic top-level domain (gTLD) application proceeding in the 2026 new gTLD Round, including who applied...

The U.S. Department of State's November 2026 Visa Bulletin brings forward movement in several family-sponsored and employment-based immigrant visa categories, with significant advances for certain countries and preference levels. USCIS has confirmed that applicants in all preference categories may use the Dates for Filing chart to determine eligibility for adjustment of status applications, potentially allowing earlier filing for those whose priority dates fall before the applicable cut-off dates.

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

A federal court has postponed the Department of Homeland Security's fixed-term admission rule for F, J, and I nonimmigrants, preserving the duration of status framework and blocking requirements that would have imposed four-year caps on international students and exchange visitors. The ruling addresses concerns about arbitrary rulemaking, inadequate cost analysis, and potential disruption to U.S. educational institutions and their international programs.