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 […]
Constitutional Controversy: Taxation in the Telecommunications Sector
In last weeks, several resolutions issued by the Plenary of the Supreme Court of Justice of the Nation (“SCJN”) have been published in the Federal Official Gazette in connection with Constitutional Controversies brought against local regulations enacted by various municipalities in the state of Coahuila de Zaragoza. In all cases, the SCJN held that municipal […]
The Anticipated USMCA Review: A Key Process for Mexico’s Growth
The review of the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA), originally scheduled for July 2026, is expected to be brought forward and commence in the second half of this year. This process represents a strategic opportunity for Mexico, although it´s also anticipated to be a complex renegotiation that may involve substantial modifications to various provisions of the […]
Elements of the objective and subjective civil liability actions
In Mexico City, civil liability is regulated in the Civil Code for the Federal District in a chapter entitled ‘Obligations arising from unlawful acts’. The performance of a wrongful act that causes damage generates subjective civil liability, in which case the victim will have the burden of proving the existence of fault or negligence […]