Mexico, United States to Jointly Fight Arms Trafficking

President Claudia Sheinbaum announced that Mexico and the United States agreed to create a high-level working group to address security issues, with a primary focus on controlling the illegal trafficking of arms from the United States to Mexico. According to President Sheinbaum, this marks the first time the United States acknowledges its responsibility in stopping arms trafficking. 

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Mexico, United States to Address Arms Trafficking Issue

President Sheinbaum announced that Mexico and the United States agreed to create a high-level working group to address security issues, with a primary focus on controlling the illegal trafficking of arms from the United States to Mexico. Sheinbaum emphasized the significance of this agreement, stating it is the first time the United States has formally acknowledged its responsibility to conduct operations on its own territory to stop this flow.

Mexico’s New AI Legislation: Regulating Creativity and Data

Santiago Zubikarai, Partner, Basham, Ringe, Correa S.C., notes that a new draft legislation has been introduced in Mexico that could substantially change the legal landscape for artificial intelligence (AI). The proposal intends to clarify the scope of copyright protection over AI-generated works by creating a new classification system, a move that follows a recent Supreme Court ruling on the matter. The legislation also aims to forbid the use of certain AI creations, such as those that unduly use the image or voice of an individual without their authorization.

Mexico Ratifies BBNJ Treaty to Protect Marine Biodiversity

Mexico has ratified the Agreement on the Conservation and Sustainable Use of Marine Biological Diversity Beyond National Jurisdiction (BBNJ), a multilateral treaty aimed at enhancing ocean governance and protecting ecosystems in areas beyond national boundaries. During the 80th United Nations General Assembly, Foreign Minister Juan Ramón de la Fuente formally deposited Mexico’s instrument of ratification with Elinor Hammarskjöld, UN Under-Secretary-General for Legal Affairs. The treaty will enter into force in January 2026.

Nearshoring 2.0: Mexico’s Rise as a Global Hub

Antonio Tejedo, Vice President of Investor Relations, Grupo Traxión, considers that after a period of global uncertainty in 2025, Mexico is on the verge of a new wave of industrial activity, which has been coined Nearshoring 2.0. The phenomenon is expected to benefit the automotive, semiconductor, medical device, pharmaceutical, and aerospace sectors, which will ultimately fuel significant growth in transportation and logistics.

Canada-Mexico 2025–28 Plan Commits to Sustainability Cooperation

Canada and Mexico agreed to strengthen cooperation on a range of environmental issues. The agreement is part of the announced Canada-Mexico Action Plan: 2025–2028, which identifies sustainability as one of four strategic pillars alongside prosperity, mobility, inclusivity, and well-being, and security. The plan comes as both countries seek to reinforce partnerships globally amid a looming US tariff threat that experts warn could push the North American economies toward recession. 

Mexico 2026 Budget Cuts Green Programs, Boosts Fossil Fuels

Despite President Claudia Sheinbaum’s public commitment to sustainability, 2026 allocations in her first federal budget reveal significant cuts to key environmental institutions and programs. At the same time, the budget channels increased resources to Mexico’s fossil fuel sector and granted the military greater control over sustainability initiatives.

Mexico Urges Global Climate Action at Climate Week Ahead of COP30

During Climate Week 2025, a Mexican delegation led by Minister of Environment and Natural Resources Alicia Bárcena reinforced the country’s climate commitments and called for stronger global cooperation ahead of COP30 in Belem, Brazil. Climate Week, held in New York City alongside the 80th UN General Assembly, is the world’s largest climate summit outside of COP.