México
Mexico: The 2025-2030 National Development Plan has been published, with an emphasis on energy sovereignty and sustainable transition
The 2025-2030 National Development Plan, published April 15, outlines the Mexican government's roadmap for the next five years, with a priority focus on energy security and sovereignty. Through 51 strategic projects, it aims to generate more than 22,000 additional MW, reduce dependence on imports, and achieve a sustainable energy transition that contributes to combating climate change and guarantees equitable access to energy.Mexico announces electric expansion plan with joint public and private investment
The Mexican government has presented its strategy to expand, modernize, and optimize the generation, transmission, and distribution of electric power in the country. The plan includes a public investment of over 620 billion pesos and additional participation from the private sector, with projects prioritizing clean energy and aiming to strengthen the infrastructure towards 2030.Mexico: The Hydrocarbons Sector Law incorporates formulation as a new regulated activity
The Hydrocarbons Sector Law (LSH) was published on March 18, 2025, incorporating “formulation” as a new regulated activity (Article 5, Section XXI). Its implementation will be subject to the issuance of official standards and the development of the corresponding evaluation infrastructure.Mexico: Preliminary draft regulating the new Energy Ministry’s Allocations, Contracts, and Permits Committee
This new regulation seeks to strengthen planning and decision-making within the energy sector by establishing a collegiate body with resolution powers over allocations, permits, and contracts under the Energy Ministry’s jurisdiction.Data Economy, Privacy and Cybersecurity Newsletter - April 2025
In this newsletter, we offer the latest updates on everything related to the data economy, privacy and cybersecurity. We cover the most recent rulings from relevant authorities and agencies, key court decisions, and the most important news in this field.The Value of Electronic Signatures in Real Estate Contracts in Mexico
In an increasingly digitized world, Mexico's real estate sector is starting to adopt tools like electronic signatures to simplify processes and increase efficiency. However, the complete transition to a digital environment has not been without challenges, especially due to the legal and operational particularities of the local market.Mexico: General administrative provisions on the integration of energy storage systems are published
On 7 March 2025, the Official Journal of the Federation published the final agreement of the Energy Regulatory Commission (CRE) that establishes the administrative provisions for the orderly and efficient integration of storage systems into the National Electricity System (SEN). The objective is to improve the stability and sustainability of the grid, optimizing the use of intermittent energy sources.Mexico: Bill submitted to tax inheritances and donations exceeding 15 million pesos
On March 4, 2025, a bill was submitted to the Congress of Mexico City, proposing a decree to amend the Income Tax Law (ISR). The bill seeks to modify Articles 93, 130, and 132, as well as to add a new article 132 bis, with the objective of imposing progressive tax rates ranging from 10% to 30% on all income derived from donations, inheritances, and bequests exceeding 15 million pesos.Mexico City implements a new voluntary informative declaration on the occupation of residential properties
Starting in 2025, taxpayers obligated to pay the property tax in Mexico City will be required to submit an annual declaration regarding the occupancy status of their properties. This measure, which is voluntary and informative, applies only to residential properties with a cadastral value equal to or greater than $4.5 million pesos.