Luis Burgueño - Practical Law Company, Mergers and Acquisitions, Mexico

Luis Burgueño and Diego Sierra share the strategic vision that has guided Von Wobeser y Sierra’s evolution over four decades.

The initiative seeks to promote the adoption of electronic and digital payment methods, introduce new identification mechanisms and authorize the Ministry of Finance to determine sectors in which digital payments could become the only permitted means of payment.

On August 7, 2026, Resolution 115/2026 was published in the evening edition of the Federal Official Gazette (Diario Oficial de la Federación, the “DOF”), amending the General Rules (the “New Rules”) referred to in the Federal Law for the Prevention and Identification of Operations with Resources of Illicit Origin (Ley Federal para la Prevención e Identificación de Operaciones con Recursos de Procedencia Ilícita, the “LFPIORPI”).

The USMCA review introduces new variables for investment planning, while Mexico retains structural advantages for manufacturing and investment.

This memorandum examines the key legal and regulatory developments shaping M&A and cross-border transactions in Mexico, including changes to the judiciary and regulatory framework, energy and labor reforms, and the 2026 USMCA review. Drawing on Von Wobeser y Sierra’s multidisciplinary experience, it provides practical guidance for counsel, investors, and advisors navigating transactions with a Mexico nexus.

The strategy expands the U.S. approach to synthetic drug trafficking toward supply chain security, financial flows and international cooperation, with potential compliance implications for Mexican and multinational companies operating in Mexico.