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Water No Longer for Sale: What Has Changed for Mexican industry
Water No Longer for Sale: What Has Changed for Mexican industry
By Lucas Barrionuevo - Tue, 09/15/2026 - 07:00
New laws in Mexico end private water title transfers, requiring industrial compliance, audits, and circular reuse, writes Lucas Barrionuevo.
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Durango, CONAGUA Commit MX$600 Million to Water Infrastructure
Durango, CONAGUA Commit MX$600 Million to Water Infrastructure
By Duncan Randall - Tue, 03/24/2026 - 14:44
CONAGUA and Durango sign 2026 water plan, with over MX$600 million for water, drainage, and sanitation infrastructure.
Sheinbaum, CONAGUA Proclaim End of “Water Black Market”
Sheinbaum, CONAGUA Proclaim End of “Water Black Market”
By Duncan Randall - Mon, 03/23/2026 - 13:42
President Claudia Sheinbaum and CONAGUA’s Efraín Morales López detailed positive structural changes being driven by Mexico’s new General Water Law.
Mining Companies Prioritize Water Savings, Regulation Tightens
Mining Companies Prioritize Water Savings, Regulation Tightens
By Fernando Mares - Thu, 02/26/2026 - 12:52
Mexico’s 2026 water laws prioritize human use, forcing mining companies to adopt recycling and technical audits to mitigate legal and asset risks.
Water Law Reform: Managing Mining Risks and ESG Compliance
Water Law Reform: Managing Mining Risks and ESG Compliance
By Jesús Enrique Pablo-Dorantes - Thu, 02/19/2026 - 06:30
Mexico's 2026 water and circularity laws prioritize human rights, forcing miners to mitigate risks of stranded assets, writes Jesús Dorantes.
The New General Water Law and the Hidden Cost of Food
The New General Water Law and the Hidden Cost of Food
By Eduardo Corella Arellano - Fri, 01/16/2026 - 08:00
The new General Water Law must balance resource sustainability with agricultural viability to ensure food security, writes Eduardo Corella.
Mexico Awards 43 Agricultural Water Concessions in Zacatecas
Mexico Awards 43 Agricultural Water Concessions in Zacatecas
By MBN Staff - Mon, 12/22/2025 - 21:20
Mexico granted 43 agricultural water concessions in Zacatecas to improve water regulation, provide legal certainty and support food sovereignty.
Mexico Eases US Water Tensions, Updates Water Law
Mexico Eases US Water Tensions, Updates Water Law
By Adriana Alarcón - Fri, 12/19/2025 - 10:00
Mexico eased water treaty pressure with US, overhauled its Water Law, advanced digital inclusion, and saw continued momentum in industrial real estate
Mexico Approves Water Law as Environmental Losses Hit 4.1% of GDP
Mexico Approves Water Law as Environmental Losses Hit 4.1% of GDP
By Duncan Randall - Thu, 12/18/2025 - 15:08
INEGI estimated Mexico’s environmental losses at 4.1% of GDP, as Congress approved a new General Water Law recognizing water as a human right.
Mexico Approves Major Water Law Reforms to Boost Governance
Mexico Approves Major Water Law Reforms to Boost Governance
By Duncan Randall - Wed, 12/17/2025 - 11:03
Mexico’s Chamber of Deputies approves major water law reforms to update governance, oversight, and national water management systems.
Sheinbaum Enacts General Water Law Amid Water Crisis
Sheinbaum Enacts General Water Law Amid Water Crisis
By Adriana Alarcón - Fri, 12/12/2025 - 11:35
Sheinbaum enacts a new General Water Law, prioritizing the human right to water, stricter controls, and long-term hydric planning.