November 28th, 2025
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NATIONWIDE HIGHWAY AND CUSTOMS BLOCKADES
Farmers and transport drivers across Mexico have staged widespread roadblocks and customs blocks to demand fair prices, safer highways, and stronger support for the agricultural sector. Demonstrations have disrupted major routes in several states, despite repeated calls from the government to end the blockades. Authorities insist that dialogue remains open, noting more than 300 meetings with transport leaders and over 200 with farming groups
The dispute intersects with the government’s upcoming water law proposal, which seeks to reassert national control over water resources, expand access, and end practices such as selling irrigation water to municipalities. Officials say improved irrigation systems funded by public investment should allow producers to return unused water, though some resist these changes
The persistence of the blockades, even as negotiations continue and some routes are gradually reopened, reflects deeper frustration in rural regions after years of economic losses, insecurity and mistrust in government institutions. These interruptions underscore growing discontent among multiple sectors that feel their demands have not been adequately addressed by the government.
Source: EL PAÍS
MEXICO REVIEWS NEW TARIFF INITIATIVE AMID INDUSTRYCONCERNS
The Congress has opened a series of working groups to refine the proposed tariff package that would impose duties of 10% to 50% on more than 1,400 tariff codes from countries without trade agreements. Lawmakers and business chambers are reviewing exceptions, sensitive sectors and potential risks for industries dependent on specific foreign suppliers The Secretary of Economy has emphasized that the plan was designed with technical safeguards, ensuring that none of the included inputs show dependence of 50% or more on a single non-treaty partner.
These discussions highlight rising caution over supply chain vulnerabilities and competitive pressures from Asia. The review process underscores deepening unease among domestic industries seeking stronger safeguards as global trade dynamics shift.
Source: EXPANSIÓN
SHEINBAUM MEETS WITH BUSINESS LEADERS
President Claudia Sheinbaum held private meetings with prominent business figures, including Carlos Slim, CCE president Francisco Cervantes, and Marco Antonio Slim Domit.
The discussion focused on Mexico’s favorable economic projections into 2026 and underscored the administration’s continued outreach to key private-sector leaders as it seeks to reinforce confidence in the country’s economic trajectory.
Sources: EL ECONOMISTA
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LEGILSATORS PREPARE TO CLOSE LEGISLATIVE SESSION
As the end of the ordinary legislative session approaches, on December 15, the Chamber of Deputies is preparing to close with an agenda centered on public security, environmental protection, regulatory updates, and the longanticipated labor reform to reduce the workweek from 48 to 40 hours.
Legislators will hold back-to-back in-person sessions on Tuesday and Wednesday to advance several priority bills. A major expectation is President Sheinbaum’s initiative to reduce the workweek to 40 hours that has not yet been formally submitted, but and once received, could be fast-tracked. Some of the initiatives that could be prioritized are the updated Extortion Law, recently modified in the Senate and the Circular Economy Law Also pending are the Water Law, the Health Law, and the Tariff Law
Source: MILENIO
JUSTICES VOTE ON REVISITING FINAL RULINGS
Five justices of Mexico’s Supreme Court (SCJN) expressed support for allowing the review of cases that already have final rulings. While the formal discussion centered on applying “nullity of a concluded trial” in a commercial case, the underlying debate focused on whether the judiciary should have the authority to reopen matters previously settled at the highest levels
President Claudia Sheinbaum publicly opposed reopening final judgments, emphasizing the importance of maintaining stability and clarity in judicial decisions.
Source: ARISTEGUI NOTICIAS
MEXICO–EU HIGH-LEVEL MEETING
Mexico’s Secretary of Economy, Marcelo Ebrard, held a High-Level Meeting with the European Union Ambassador to Mexico and ambassadors from EU member states to reinforce European business presence and investment in the country. EU Ambassador Francisco André reaffirmed European companies’ support for President Claudia Sheinbaum’s Plan México.
Representatives from different countries attended, alongside senior officials from the Secretariat of Economy, the Tax Administration Service (SAT), and the Secretariat of Foreign Affairs (SRE) The meeting signals Mexico’s intent to deepen ties with the EU at a crucial moment for foreign investment and regulatory certainty. Advancing the Modernized Global Agreement is central for both sides, offering updated trade rules and expanded market access. The broad diplomatic turnout underscores Europe’s strategic interest in Mexico’s new economic agenda, while the inclusion of SAT and SRE officials points to a coordinated effort to address sector-specific concerns and facilitate smoother investment operations
Source: GOBIERNO DE MÉXICO
Legislativeand RegulatoryIssues:
LABOR
Reform to Article 86 of the Federal Labor Law
• Presented by: Joint Committees on Labor and Social Welfare; Gender Equality; and Legislative Studies, First Committee
• Objective: Mandates federal and state labor authorities to conduct workplace inspections to verify compliance with equal pay obligations
• Status: 2025-11-25 –Approved by the Senate and sent to the Chamber of Deputies
ENVIRONMENTAL
Bill with Draft Decree for the Prevention and Integral Management of Waste
• Presented by: Senator Rafael Alejandro Moreno (PRI)
• Objective: Incorporate the principle of “Priority Reuse,” giving precedence to return, reuse, and refill systems over other waste-management methods, including recycling. It adds key definitions related to circular economy A National System of Reusable Packaging is created.
• Status: 2025-11-25 –Published in the Parliamentary Gazette
PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION
Initiative to Amend, Add, and Repeal Various Provisions of the Public-Private Partnerships Law
• Presented by: Dip Felipe Miguel Delgado (PVEM)
• Objective: The initiative modernizes Mexico’s publicprivate partnership framework by defining mixed-investment projects, strengthening legal certainty, and promoting transparency and sustainability.
• Status: 20-11-25 - Turned to Commissions
SECURITY
Bill Issuing the Law for the Protection of Informants, and Reporters of Illegal, Unethical, or Public-Interest Risk Practices within Organizations
• Presented by: Senator Imelda Castro Castro (MORENA)
• Objective: Establish principles and mechanisms to protect individuals who, in good faith, report illegal, unethical, or risky acts within public or private entities It creates a Protection System for Informants in the Private Sector to promote integrity, transparency, and risk prevention.
• Status: 2025-11-25 –Published in the Parliamentary Gazette
TRANSPORTATION
Bill Amending Provisions on Highway and Road Security
• Presented by: Senator Ricardo Anaya Cortés (PAN)
• Objective: The bill mandates the National Guard to implement a National Security Program for Federal Highways and Roads, including diagnostics, targets, indicators and priority segments It requires the creation of secure corridors with continuous 24-hour patrols, rapid-response points under ten minutes, and permanent monitoring
• Status: 2025-11-26 –Published in the Parliamentary Gazette
