New General Water Law: implications for mining, agribusiness and industrial parks

New General Water Law: implications for mining, agribusiness and industrial parks

December, 2025

The new water regulatory framework raises significant considerations for project structuring, operational planning and risk management in water-intensive sectors.

Roberto Flores contributed to a LexLatin article examining Mexico’s new General Water Law and its implications for sectors with significant dependence on water resources, including mining, agribusiness and industrial parks.

The publication addresses the main changes introduced by the new regulatory framework and their impact on project planning and development. Roberto highlights that the new provisions will require companies to reassess investment structures, operating models and risk management strategies, with significant implications for the continuity, viability and long-term development of industrial and productive projects.