Systemic Risk and Dispute Resolution in Mexico After the 2024 Reforms

Map of Mexico showing state elections and legislative groups, highlighting the impact of the 2024 judicial reform on courts, ADR, and foreign investment risk.

Mexico’s 2024 judicial reform has redrawn the country’s legal landscape in ways that business people with operations in Mexico cannot ignore. At its center is a radical innovation: the direct election of all judges by popular vote. For foreign executives, Mexico’s 2024 judicial reform is less a constitutional experiment than a new layer of systemic […]

What Mexico’s Antitrust Overhaul Means for Your Business

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Mexico has passed a major antitrust reform that strengthens enforcement, creates a new regulatory agency, and raises the stakes for companies doing business across North America. Mexico’s sweeping reform of its competition law, approved on June 30, 2025, constitutes the most consequential update to the Federal Economic Competition Law (LFCE) in over a decade. The amendment establishes a […]

Enforcing the Deal: A Strategic Guide to Foreign Judgment Recognition in Mexico

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For executives and investors in North America, cross-border judgment enforcement is not optional—it’s essential. Mexico has a clear framework for recognizing and enforcing foreign judgments—principally under CFPC Article 571 and Commercial Code Article 1347-A—but turning a U.S. court win into cash in Mexico can be slow and risky. Procedural missteps and doctrinal gaps can delay […]

USMCA’s Make-or-Break Moment: What’s at Stake in 2026

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The USMCA has redefined North American trade with enforceable rules on labor, digital commerce, and supply chains—setting the stage for high-stakes renegotiation ahead of the 2026 joint review. The United States‑Mexico‑Canada Agreement (USMCA) entered into force on July 1, 2020, marking a foundational shift in North American trade. The agreement introduced binding commitments across key […]