Outlook 2026: Mexico Litigation And Arbitration

1. New Litigation Strategies for Amparo Law. Recent amendments to the Amparo Law impose restrictions on granting injunctions in cases involving public interests, including those that may affect society at large or the financial system. The law now expressly recognizes legitimate interest as grounds for filing an amparo action, requiring that the impact be real and either individual or collective. Given the redefinition of procedural rules in amparo proceedings and administrative litigation, it may be necessary to adopt innovative litigation strategies.

2. Judicial Reform. The new judicial reform was implemented through the June 2025 election of judges, magistrates, and justices who have already assumed their positions. The next elections to appoint magistrates and district judges are scheduled for 2027, which may lead to changes in how courts are managed and laws are interpreted, depending on the perspective of the newly elected officials.