It’s Official: the Telecommunications Regulatory Commission enters into operation
On Thursday, October 16, 2025, President Claudia Sheinbaum appointed Norma Solano Rodríguez as the first Chairwoman of the Telecommunications Regulatory Commission (the “Commission”), thereby officially establishing its Plenary. In accordance with the transitory articles of the Law on Telecommunications and Broadcasting, the following day —Friday, October 17, 2025— the Federal Telecommunications and Broadcasting Law was […]
Senate Approves New Plenary of the CRT
On October 14, 2025, with 74 votes in favor and 33 against, the Senate of the Republic approved the list of candidates submitted by President Claudia Sheinbaum to form the Plenary of the new Telecommunications Regulatory Commission (in Spanish, “CRT”). Just a week earlier, on October 7, the President had sent the list of nominees […]
The Countdown Begins for COFECE and the IFT
On October 7, 2025, President Claudia Sheinbaum submitted to the Senate of the Republic the list of candidates who will form the Plenary of the new Telecommunications Regulatory Commission (in Spanish, “CRT”) and the National Antitrust Commission (in Spanish, “CNA”), respectively. This represents a decisive step in the restructuring of Mexico’s regulatory framework and marks […]
Publication of the Sectoral Program of the Digital Transformation and Telecommunications Agency 2025–2030
On September 19, 2025, the Decree approving the Sectoral Program of the Digital Transformation and Telecommunications Agency 2025–2030 (the “Sectoral Program”) was published in the Official Gazette of the Federation (in Spanish, “DOF”). The Sectoral Program will enter into force on September 20, 2025, and is aligned with the National Development Plan 2025–2030, as well […]
Amendments to the Internal Rules of the Digital Transformation and Telecommunications Agency: New Concerns for the Sector?
On September 3, 2025, the Decree amending, adding, and repealing various provisions of the Internal Rules of the Digital Transformation and Telecommunications Agency (the “Amendment”) was published in the Official Gazette of the Federation (in Spanish, “DOF”). The Amendment entered into force on September 4, 2025 and, although at first glance it may appear to […]
Analysis of the Telecommunications and Broadcasting Law: Increase in User Rights and Concessionaire Obligations
On April 23, 2025, President-elect Claudia Sheinbaum submitted to the Senate of the Republic the draft decree issuing the Telecommunications and Broadcasting Law and repealing the Federal Telecommunications and Broadcasting Law (the “Decree Bill”). The Decree Bill was subject to various criticisms, mainly due to: (i) the appointment of the Digital Transformation and Telecommunications Agency […]
International Transaction of the Year || SES acquires Intelsat in a USD $3.1 Billion Deal
We are proud to have advised Intelsat in its acquisition by SES, a global transaction valued at USD $3.1 billion, marking a key milestone in the satellite and telecommunications industry. Acedo Santamarina, S.C. was part of the team that represented Intelsat before Mexican antitrust authority in telecommunications and broadcasting sector, obtaining an unconditional clearance that […]
It’s official: New Law on Telecommunications and Broadcasting
On July 16, 2025, after months of speculation and debate, the Decree enacting the Law on Telecommunications and Broadcasting (the “New Law”) was finally published in the Federal Official Gazette (“DOF”). This New Law repeals the current Federal Telecommunications and Broadcasting Law (“LFTR”). The New Law originates from the Reform on Organizational Simplification, published in the […]
Senate Approves the National Law for the Elimination of Bureaucratic Procedures: Digitalization or Control?
On June 24, 2025, the Senate of the Republic approved the National Law for the Elimination of Bureaucratic Procedures (the “New Law”), whose objective is to streamline and digitalize government procedures through the use of the Llave MX platform, similar to the model currently implemented by Llave CDMX in Mexico City. Although the New Law […]
Amendment to the Federal Economic Competition Law
On June 30, 2025, the Chamber of Deputies approved the Draft Decree amending, adding, and repealing various provisions of the Federal Economic Competition Law (the “LFCE”), which had previously been approved by the Senate on June 28 and referred to the Chamber of Deputies for review (the “Amendment”). Although the Amendment must still be enacted […]