19 de Septiembre de 2025
1. Start of consultations for the review of the USMCA
The Secretary of Economy, Marcelo Ebrard, announced that Mexico, the United States, and Canada will begin consultations to prepare for the review of the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA), scheduled for July 2026, as provided for in Article 34.7, which establishes that it must be reviewed six years after its entry into force. The Office of the United States Trade Representative (USTR) is responsible for the public consultation process to prepare positions and recommendations for the review, improve access to new markets, and align the economic policies of each country. Each country will consult internally with the sectors involved in the agreement on its operation and will design strategies to start the negotiations.
The main areas to be addressed during the review, according to the information gathered during the public consultation, include: the operation and implementation of the USMCA, through an analysis of its effectiveness in facilitating trade, to identify adjustments and improve its operability; investment and competitiveness in North America by identifying factors that affect investment in the region and how the agreement has influenced productivity in the three countries; finally, the pursuit of regional economic security should focus on strengthening trilateral cooperation in key areas for economic security. Since the trade integration of North America through the USMCA, it has resulted in the growth of the three economies, which together account for 29% of global GDP and 56 million jobs, according to the International Monetary Fund.
El País: México, Estados Unidos y Canadá comienzan las consultas para revisar el TMEC
2. Claudia Sheinbaum meets with Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney made an official visit to Mexico City, where he met with president Claudia Sheinbaum at the National Palace with the aim of strengthening bilateral relations. As a result of the meeting, both leaders agreed to elevate their ties to a Comprehensive Strategic Partnership and presented the Canada-Mexico Action Plan 2025-2028, which defines cooperation in four areas: prosperity; mobility, well-being, and inclusion; security; and environment and sustainability. This plan includes not only a diplomatic framework, but also the creation of joint mechanisms to follow up on commitments and ensure that priority areas receive resources and effective coordination.
Specific agreements include promoting bilateral investment and trade through greater port connectivity, fostering resilient supply chains, and cooperating in strategic sectors such as agriculture, energy, natural resources, and health. It was also agreed to strengthen binational security mechanisms, with an emphasis on combating illicit trafficking, including fentanyl, and joint response to emergencies and natural disasters. In the environmental sphere, both countries committed to coordinating actions to address climate change and promoting clean energy transition projects, while reaffirming their support for the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA), highlighting the importance of presenting a united front in the upcoming review of the agreement.
El Economista: Sheinbaum se reúne con el primer ministro de Canadá, Mark Carney en Palacio Nacional
Animal Político: Sheinbaum recibe en Palacio Nacional a Mark Carney, primer ministro de Canadá; buscan fortalecer relación entre ambos países
3. New Limits for Electronic Transfers and Banking Security
Starting October 1, 2025, the User Transaction Amount (MTU) will come into effect, a new regulation that will allow digital banking users to set a maximum limit for their electronic transfers. This measure, promoted by the National Banking and Securities Commission (CNBV), seeks to increase security and prevent fraud in digital transactions. If a user does not set their MTU before September 30, the bank will automatically apply a limit of approximately 12,800 pesos per transaction. Starting January 1, 2026, the regulation will be mandatory, and transactions exceeding the MTU may be automatically blocked if additional authentication is not performed.
The MTU will apply to various transactions, including transfers to other accounts through the Interbank Electronic Payment System (SPEI), credit card payments, and utility and tax payments. Once banks enable this feature, users will be able to modify their limit as many times as they need, providing flexibility and control over their daily transactions.
El Financiero: Cambios en las transferencias en México: Estas son las fechas clave del MTU que debes cumplir
4. Sheinbaum proposes a reform to the Amparo Law
President Claudia Sheinbaum has proposed a reform to the Amparo Law with the aim of modernizing the judicial system and reducing case resolution times. The initiative includes measures such as limiting provisional suspensions that benefit the private sector, restricting amparos against account freezes by the Financial Intelligence Unit, and eliminating suspensions against pretrial detention. In addition, it proposes the digitization of the process and the implementation of maximum deadlines of 60 calendar days for issuing judgments. The president argued that these reforms seek to prevent abuses and speed up justice, citing that in Mexico it is common for amparos to be filed even after the Court has issued a ruling.
However, the proposal has raised concerns among the opposition and constitutional law experts. Analysts such as Javier Laynez and Javier Martín Reyes warn that the reform could restrict access to justice, especially for groups that defend human and environmental rights, by limiting the “legitimate interest” required to file an appeal. In addition, they point out that the elimination of certain suspensions could weaken judicial protection against acts that violate fundamental rights. Although some aspects of the reform, such as digitization and clearer deadlines, are viewed positively, they believe that the risks of the proposal outweigh its benefits.
5. 2026 Budget: significant cuts to health care, mental health care, and medical arbitration
The draft Federal Expenditure Budget for 2026 contemplates a general reduction of 4.3% in real terms for the health sector. Among the agencies most affected are the National Medical Arbitration Commission (Conamed), with a cut of 13.6%; the National Center for Preventive Programs and Disease Control (Cenaprece), with a decrease of 6.7%; and the National Commission for Mental Health and Addictions (Conasama), with a reduction of 5.2%. These entities play crucial roles in areas such as medical malpractice, disease prevention, and the treatment of mental disorders and addictions. In addition, other agencies such as the Juan Ramón de la Fuente National Institute of Psychiatry and the Youth Integration Centers will also experience budget cuts.
The budget cuts proposed for 2026 affect several key areas of Mexico’s health system. For example, the budget for Conamed, which is the only official agency that can be used to file complaints about medical malpractice, would go from 104 million 218 thousand 905 pesos to 94 million 291 thousand 40, which is a 13.6% reduction in real terms. On the other hand, the budget for Conasama, which since 2023 has concentrated on functions related to mental health and addiction, would go from 2,146,143,233 pesos to 2,131,787,876 pesos, representing a reduction of 5.2%. These budget cuts could negatively impact the ability of these institutions to provide essential services to the population.
Animal Político: Presupuesto 2026 prevé recorte a salud; arbitraje médico, cuidado mental y urgencias epidémicas, las más afectadas