Recent reforms to Mexico’s Federal Law for the Prevention and Identification of Transactions Involving Illicit Resources (commonly known as the “Anti-Money Laundering Law”), published in July 2025, mark a significant
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What should companies know about Mexico’s digital identity reforms?What should companies know about Mexico’s digital identity reforms?
Source: Hogan Lovells On July 16, 2025, various legal reforms were published in the Federal Official Gazette, modifying the framework of identity, security, and administrative management in Mexico. These
Mexico: Proposed Constitutional Amendment to Reduce the Weekly Working Hours in Mexico: Legal Overview and ImplicationsMexico: Proposed Constitutional Amendment to Reduce the Weekly Working Hours in Mexico: Legal Overview and Implications
Source: L&E Global Mexico is moving forward with a proposed constitutional amendment to reduce the maximum weekly working hours from 48 to 40. The amendment, currently under the congress
Navigating Trump Tariffs: Impact on Automotive IndustryNavigating Trump Tariffs: Impact on Automotive Industry
Source: Masuda Funai Eifert & Mitchell Ltd Recent developments in U.S. trade policy require businesses to prepare for both immediate cost adjustments and long-term contractual challenges. On February 10,
Release of tax incentives to support the national strategy called «Plan México»Release of tax incentives to support the national strategy called «Plan México»
Source: Basham Ringe y Correa S.C As part of the actions aimed at achieving the objectives outlined in the national strategy known as «Plan México«, recently announced by the
Constitutional amendment on mandatory remand in custody for tax crimes in MexicoConstitutional amendment on mandatory remand in custody for tax crimes in Mexico
Source: Ritch Mueller On December 31st, 2024, the Federal Government published in the Official Federal Gazette a decree amending Article 19 of the Mexican Constitution on mandatory remand
Reform to the Federal Labor Law (“Ley Silla”)Reform to the Federal Labor Law (“Ley Silla”)
Source: Sánchez Devanny Eseverri SC On December 19, 2024, a reform to the Federal Labor Law (“FLL”) was published in the Official Gazette of the Federation (“DOF”) that
Directors’ and officers’ liability for company insolvencies in MexicoDirectors’ and officers’ liability for company insolvencies in Mexico
Source: Martínez Algaba de Haro y Curiel General Legislation What main legislation is applicable to insolvencies and reorganisations? The main legislation applicable to insolvency proceedings is the Commercial
Directors’ Liability in MexicoDirectors’ Liability in Mexico
Source: Müggenburg, Gorches y Peñalosa In accordance with the provisions of the Mexican General Law of Commercial Corporations (Ley General de Sociedades Mercantiles), the directors are responsible for
Bringing civil claims in MexicoBringing civil claims in Mexico
Source: Santamarina y Steta SC Litigation Limitation issues What are the time limits for bringing civil claims? The Mexican civil and commercial codes provide different statutes of limitation