Guerrero Proposes New Environmental Liability Law
On September 2nd, 2026, an initiative to enact the Environmental Liability Law of the State of Guerrero was published before the Parliamentary Gazette of the Congress of the State of Guerrero presented by Congresswoman Obdulia Naranjo Cabrera of the Ecologist Green Party of Mexico (PVEM). The bill seeks to give the state a specialized legal […]
Mexico’s Proposed Environmental Law: Regulatory Challenges and Legal Certainty for the Mining Industry
Mexico’s proposed replacement of the General Law of Ecological Balance and Environmental Protection (LGEEPA) should not be understood as a routine legislative update. Signed by the President on 26 August 2026, submitted to the Chamber of Deputies and published in the Parliamentary Gazette on 1 September, the initiative would repeal the statute enacted in 1988 […]
ALN Newsletter | September 2026: Mining and Legal Updates in Mexico
At ALN Mining Law Firm, we share our September 2026 newsletter, covering mining investment, permitting and regulatory developments in Mexico, including mining waste, foreign investment and environmental legislation. This edition features selected firm matters, insights from our lawyers and our participation in industry events. We also celebrate the recognition of ALN and our Managing Partner, […]
New LGEEPA: What Could Change for Mining Projects in Mexico?
The initiative to enact a new General Law of Ecological Balance and Environmental Protection (LGEEPA), introduced by the Federal Executive in September 2026, proposes changes that could affect the planning and operation of mining projects. The text is still undergoing the legislative process and may be amended before approval. For the time being, the obligations […]
Reform of National Water Law (Ley de Aguas Nacionales) and New General Water Law (Ley General de Aguas)
On Monday, September 29 and October 1, the Federal Executive Power presented their reform proposals to National Water Law and issue the new General Water Law. This proposal is yet another attempt to respond to the water crisis facing the Mexican country and to clarify a legal framework that prioritizes water as a human right […]
Non-Retroactivity of Laws under the Fifth Transitory Article of the Decree Amending the Mining Law
On August 29, 2025, case law 1a./J. 218/2025 (11a.) was published, issued by the First Chamber of the Supreme Court of Justice of Mexico, wherein it was recognized that the Fifth Transitory Article of the Decree amending the Mining Law does not violate the constitutional principle of non-retroactivity of laws. It must first be recalled […]
Press release 183/2025 issued by the Supreme Court of Justice of Mexico
On June 26th, 2025, the Supreme Court of Justice of Mexico (SCJN) issued press release 183/2025 stating that the reforms made in 2023 to the Mining Law, National Water Law, General Law of Ecological Balance and Environmental Protection, and General Law for the Prevention and Comprehensive Management of Waste, in matters of mining and water […]
Economic Package for Fiscal Year 2025: Initiative to Reform the Federal Duties Law
On November 15, 2024, the Secretary of Finance and Public Credit delivered to the Chamber of Deputies the Economic Package for the Fiscal Year 2025, which includes, among other documents, the Initiative with Draft Decree Reforming, Adding and Repealing Various Provisions of the Federal Duties Law.
Supreme Court of Justice in Mexico resolves an appeal filed against the Mining Law Reform
On October 9th, 2024, the Supreme Court resolved an appeal filed by the Federal Executive, the Congress of the Union and the Ministry of Economy, as responsible authorities, which was filed against a judgment issued by a District Court, through which the Fifth Transitory Article of the Decree that reformed, among others, the Mining Law, was challenged.
