Decree on the Immediate Authorization of Investments
15/05/2026
Mexico introduces an expedited authorization mechanism for private investment projects in strategic sectors, with defined timeframes and a newly created Investment Committee.
On May 4, 2026, the “Decree for the Immediate Authorization of Investments” was published in Mexico’s Official Gazette, establishing a streamlined authorization framework designed to simplify and accelerate federal procedures for private investment projects in the context of the nearshoring phenomenon and the “Plan México.” The Decree provides for an authorization procedure that must be resolved within 30 business days, with a one-year validity period renewable up to two times. Eligible strategic sectors include technology infrastructure, semiconductors, automotive, pharmaceuticals, aerospace, and energy, among others.
The Decree also creates the Investment Committee, a collegiate body responsible for granting, modifying, suspending, or revoking authorizations, and introduces a positive administrative silence mechanism (afirmativa ficta) for procedures not resolved within the established timeframes. The briefing analyses the eligible projects, authorization timelines, grounds for revocation and suspension, and the implications of this new regulatory framework for domestic and international investors.
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