New general water law and reform to the national water law
On December 11, 2025, a Decree was published in the Official Gazette of the Federation that issued the General Water Law and reformed the National Water Law, marking a paradigm shift in the regulation and management of water in Mexico. This reform responds to the national water crisis and redefines water as a human right […]
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 […]
