REGULATIONMexico
Mexico tightens AML rules and bank biometrics
Mexico expanded anti-money-laundering rules and the CNBV broadened biometric checks in banks, raising risk and traceability demands.
Aug 20, 2026 · 4 min
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REGULATIONMexico
State of Mexico approves Transparencia Mexiquense
Edomex replaced INFOEM with Transparencia Mexiquense. At the federal level, cyber and AI bills remain stalled in the Senate.
Aug 19, 2026 · 4 min
REGULATIONMexico
Mexico tightens bank biometric checks
SHCP and CNBV ordered facial biometrics, biometric CURP and new identity controls, while MTU rules and CONDUSEF penalties raise compliance.
Aug 18, 2026 · 3 min
REGULATIONMexico
Mexico speeds up data and AI laws
Edomex and Mexico City move on new data and digital violence rules, while Congress still has pending cyber and AI bills.
Aug 17, 2026 · 3 min
REGULATIONMexico
Mexico Tightens Bank Biometrics and AML Rules
SHCP and CNBV set new deadlines for bank biometrics as Mexico advances AML reforms and raises penalties across the sector.
Aug 16, 2026 · 3 min
REGULATIONMexico
Mexico moves on transparency, AI rules
State of Mexico advances a new transparency and data privacy structure, while Morena outlines a path for AI legislation.
Aug 15, 2026 · 3 min
REGULATIONMexico
Mexico issues new anti-money laundering rules
Hacienda updated LFPIORPI rules with risk-based methodology, client classification and transition deadlines through 2027.
Aug 14, 2026 · 2 min
REGULATIONMexico
Mexico Still Lacks a General AI Law
Mexico still has no general cyber or AI law, and a key gap remains over which agency will enforce the rules after INAI.
Aug 7, 2026 · 3 min
REGULATIONMexico
CDMX makes phishing a crime, up to 6 years
Mexico City added phishing to its local penal code, with prison, fines and higher penalties when victims are vulnerable.
Aug 5, 2026 · 2 min
REGULATIONMexico
Guatemala, Mexico Push Cybersecurity Laws
Guatemala and Mexico are advancing cyber laws that would reshape oversight, add new authorities and set penalties.
Aug 5, 2026 · 2 min
REGULATIONMexico
Mexico Moves Ahead on Cybersecurity Law
Mexico is debating a Cybersecurity Law and an AI framework, with talks focused on incidents, digital fraud, data, and sector oversight.
Aug 3, 2026 · 3 min
REGULATIONMexico
Mexico Tightens Anti-Money Laundering Rules for Retail
Retailers and financial entities in Mexico now face LFPIORPI, PCI DSS and LFPDPPP requirements for payments and personal data.
Jul 31, 2026 · 2 min
REGULATIONMexico
Mexico opens debate on AI and data access
A 2025 law lets the state request personal data directly from holders, while debates over AI regulation remain open.
Jul 31, 2026 · 3 min
REGULATIONMexico
Mexico keeps sector-based AI rules
Mexico still lacks a general AI law, but it has added labor and copyright reforms to protect voice and image from generative AI.
Jul 29, 2026 · 4 min
REGULATIONMexico
Mexico City criminalizes phishing
Mexico City’s penal code now treats phishing as a crime, with penalties of 3 to 6 years in prison and fines of 200 to 600 UMAs.
Jul 24, 2026 · 2 min
REGULATIONMexico
CNBV adds facial biometrics to Mexican banks
Mexico’s CNBV added facial biometrics to bank customer identification. PLD.mx says the technical rollout has a short deadline.
Jul 22, 2026 · 2 min
REGULATIONMexico
Mexico moves to punish digital threats
Lawmakers and the IMSS are backing measures in Mexico to punish digital threats, criminalize AI impersonation, and require e.firma.
Jul 21, 2026 · 2 min
REGULATIONMexico
Mexico Requires Liveness Check for Digital Accounts
Starting July 15, 2026, opening digital accounts in Mexico requires liveness verification and biometric review under CNBV rules.
Jul 19, 2026 · 2 min
REGULATIONMexico
Mexico moves to regulate AI
Morena is pushing a broad AI framework in Mexico that covers privacy, cybersecurity, personal data and high-risk systems.
Jul 15, 2026 · 3 min
REGULATIONMexico
Mexico CNBV activates bank multibiometrics
Mexico’s CNBV made multibiometrics mandatory for banks. The rollout starts with fingerprint and face matching, with adjustment deadlines set.
Jul 14, 2026 · 2 min
REGULATIONMexico
Brazil ANPD sanctions case involving 500,000 patients
Brazil’s ANPD opened a sanctions case over data protection failures affecting 500,000 public health patients. ISAC cited ransomware and denied a leak.
Jul 14, 2026 · 2 min
REGULATIONMexico
CNBV Approves Nu to Operate as a Bank in Mexico
CNBV gave Nu final approval to operate as a bank in Mexico. The company said customers will see no immediate changes.
Jul 13, 2026 · 1 min
REGULATIONMexico
CNBV Tightens Banking Authentication With Facial Biometrics
Mexico’s CNBV has authorized facial biometrics, in addition to fingerprints
Jul 8, 2026 · 2 min