By María Fernanda Viecens1   Sugar: A History of Intervention, Protectionism, and Cartels The world sugar industry is characterized by strong regulations and protection by the State. These regulations and…

By Alejandra Palacios1 & Laura Alicia Méndez2   Ticketmaster presents itself as the world’s largest ticket marketplace and the global leader in live event ticketing products and services.3 The company…

Dear Readers, This edition of the Chronicle focuses on relations between the North American nations, namely (from North to South): Canada, the United States, and Mexico. Relations between geographically proximate…

This paper examines the evolution of antitrust policy in Mexico over the last 3 decades, focusing on its convergence with the practices of its main trading partners, particularly the U.S.…

This study examines the antitrust investigations by the FTC in the United States and COFECE in Mexico concerning digital marketplaces, specifically Amazon and Mercado Libre. Both agencies aim to foster…

The article discusses a Preliminary Report by COFECE, the Mexican competition authority, which addresses antitrust issues with Amazon and Mercado Libre in the Mexican e-commerce market. The report, based on…

Modern-day competition policy in Mexico is, as many of the county’s institutions, the result of Mexico’s international obligations, mainly of the North American Free Trade Agreement, which entered into force…

Hernán González & Dante Trevedan from the Norton Rose Fulbright competition team in Mexico provide an overview on the latest developments in digital markets competition investigations and regulation in Mexico,…

This article explores the complexities and challenges of cross-border mergers and acquisitions between Mexico and the United States, emphasizing the significance of antitrust laws and regulatory frameworks. The surge in…

By Mariana Camacho Ordonez1   Mexico’s Federal Commission of Economic Competition (“COFECE”) faces a critical moment regarding the ratification of its Investigating Authority’s findings on potential barriers to competition in…

By Alejandra Palacios & Veronica Irastorza1   The economic system has historically undervalued or ignored environmental costs. As we face a climate emergency, it has become an area of much…

This article explores the impact of the digital transformation in the retail value chain. The integration of digital technology has mined the traditional retail structure, increasing competition by providing consumers…