During their session on November the 20th, the Mexican Chamber of Deputies approved a constitutional reform to eliminate seven autonomous bodies, including the National Institute of Transparency (INAI), the Federal Telecommunications Institute (IFT), and the Energy Regulatory Commission (CRE). The responsibilities of these entities will be redistributed to executive branch agencies such as the Secretariat of Public Administration, the Secretariat of Public Education, and the National Institute of Statistics and Geography (Inegi). The reform aims to streamline government operations, promote austerity, and centralize administrative functions.
The reform project will now go to the Senate for final voting. In the latest draft of the decree, there is a transitory article that establishes that the legislative adjustments to implement this reform must be finalized within 90 days, with an additional 90 days for state legislatures to harmonize local laws. Savings generated from the elimination of these bodies are to be directed to the Welfare Pension Fund, and the labor rights of affected public servants are guaranteed, with personnel transferred to new agencies.
This reform could impact regulatory processes in sectors like telecommunications, energy, and education, requiring businesses to stay informed about changes to compliance and oversight mechanisms during the transition.
Impact on Type Approval and Market Access Requirements? – Yes
Impact on Imports, Customs, Trade, or Market Surveillance? – Yes
Impact on Spectrum Management? – No
Impact on Technical Standards? – Yes