CCN Mexico Report™

The latest business, legal and political developments from Mexico

CCN Mexico Report™, published by Cacheaux, Cavazos & Newton, covers regulatory and compliance developments affecting businesses operating in Mexico. The blog addresses topics such as transportation and logistics regulations for hydrocarbons, labor and social security law reforms including payroll and housing fund obligations, cross-border transportation requirements, foreign trade and customs compliance, and certification schemes for companies under Mexican tax and trade programs. It provides updates on government decrees, administrative procedures, and enforcement programs relevant to corporate operations, tax compliance, and import/export activities in Mexico.

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On-site power generation experienced significant growth in Mexico beginning in the 1990s through the regulatory schemes of simple self-supply and cogeneration, and, since 2014, as a result of the now-abrogated Electricity Industry Law, which introduced the concepts of isolated supply

Following the amendment to Mexico’s Customs Law published on November 19, 2025 (effective as of January 1, 2026), compliance obligations of importers and exporters in Mexico have increased significantly, particularly with respect to substantiation and traceability of international trade transactions.