Plan México and New Compliance Rules Take Focus

President Claudia Sheinbaum met Goldman Sachs COO John E. Waldron to discuss market perceptions and investment under Plan México. In addition, the Ministry of Finance published new LFPIORPI General Rules, enforcing a Risk-Based Approach and phased compliance for Mexico's Vulnerable Activities.

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Sheinbaum Meets Goldman Sachs COO Waldron on Plan México

Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum met with John E. Waldron, President and COO, Goldman Sachs, to discuss international market perceptions of Mexico and corporate investment opportunities under the government's Plan México strategy. The dialogue focused on aligning foreign capital allocation with national economic development priorities under Plan México, an administrative framework designed to raise industrial competitiveness, attract high-value manufacturing investment, and generate employment.

Economists Urge SHCP to Prioritize Investment in 2027 Budget

A coalition of approximately 100 economists and business leaders delivered a strategic growth agenda to the Ministry of Finance and Public Credit (SHCP) and Congressional committees ahead of the Sept. 8 deadline for the 2027 Economic Package. The proposals seek to accelerate Mexico's economic expansion beyond the 1.9% to 2.9% GDP growth range projected by the federal government in its preliminary economic policy guidelines.

SHCP Issues Anti-Money Laundering Rules for Vulnerable Sectors

The Ministry of Finance and Public Credit (SHCP) published new General Rules under the Federal Law for the Prevention and Identification of Operations with Resources of Illicit Origin (LFPIORPI) in the Official Gazette of the Federation. The regulations establish a mandatory Risk-Based Approach (EBR) for entities performing Vulnerable Activities, replacing uniform compliance protocols with risk-proportional obligations.

US Aluminum Lobby Asks Washington to Keep Tariffs Out of USMCA

The Coalition for a Prosperous America (CPA) has asked the US Treasury and the Office of the US Trade Representative to preserve Section 232 aluminum tariffs on Mexico and Canada through the USMCA review and to raise duties on downstream products, arguing that origin rules cannot substitute for tariff protection.

EU Trade Pact Modernization Strengthens Mexico Ties

The modernization of the Global Agreement between Mexico and the European Union (TLCUEM) is set to strengthen trade, investment and industrial cooperation between the two economies while supporting Mexico's strategy to diversify export markets and attract foreign direct investment (FDI).