10/03/2026
In July 2025, Mexico enacted one of the most significant reforms to its competition law framework since the constitutional overhaul of 2013.
The reform to the Federal Economic Competition Law (Ley Federal de Competencia Económica, or LFCE), published on July 16, 2025, introduces institutional, procedural, and substantive changes that directly affect how companies operate, structure transactions, and manage regulatory risk in Mexico.
Much of the public discussion has focused on the creation of a new competition authority: the National Antitrust Commission (Comisión Nacional Antimonopolio, or CNA).
However, for many companies another change may prove equally — if not more — important in practice:
The possibility of obtaining official certification of corporate competition compliance programs.
UPLAW Insight:
The most innovative element of the reform is the introduction of certified competition compliance programs. Under the new framework, companies may request certification of internal compliance systems designed to prevent antitrust violations. These certifications are valid for three years and may be considered a mitigating factor in enforcement proceedings.
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Reform of Mexico’s Federal Economic Competition Law: What Companies Need to Know
https://www.uplaw.com.mx/post/reform-of-mexico-s-federal-economic-competition-law-what-companies-need-to-know
For companies operating in Mexico, the reform highlights a broader regulatory trend: competition compliance is shifting from a reactive exercise to a preventive one.
Organizations that proactively assess antitrust risk, train employees, and implement structured compliance programs will be better positioned to navigate this evolving enforcement landscape
If your company operates in Mexico or interacts with competitors, suppliers, or public procurement processes, this is the right time to evaluate whether your current compliance framework is sufficient under the new rules.
An initial assessment with our firm can help determine your level of exposure, identify potential competition law risks, and evaluate whether implementing — or certifying — a compliance program would be advisable. Request it here: www.uplaw.com.mx
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