October 14, 2025
oday, the Board of the National Antitrust Commission (CNA by its Spanish acronym) was formally constituted, following the Senate’s ratification and the swearing-in of the individuals appointed by the Head of the Federal Executive.
This marks the completion of the process stemming from the constitutional reform on economic competition and the amendment to the Federal Economic Competition Law (LFCE by its Spanish acronym), which dissolved the Federal Economic Competition Commission (COFECE by its Spanish acronym) and transferred its powers, along with those of the Federal Telecommunications Institute (IFT by its Spanish acronym) in competition matters, to the new body. You may consult our analysis here.
The CNA will act as the new authority in matters of economic competition and is established as a decentralized public entity within the Ministry of Economy, with management autonomy and technical and operational independence in its decisions, organization, and functioning.
Integration of the Board and profiles of the new Commissioners
On October 7, 2025, President Claudia Sheinbaum submitted to the Senate for ratification the proposed appointments of five commissioners for the initial integration of the CNA’s Board. Following their respective appearances before the Senate, the following individuals were approved:
| Commissioner | Professional Background | Term of Appointment |
|---|---|---|
| Andrea Marván Saltiel | Attorney from Universidad Iberoamericana and Master of Laws (LL.M.) from the University of Chicago. Former Chairwoman and General Director for Competition Advocacy at COFECE. | 2025–2028 |
| Ana María Reséndiz Mora | Economist from UNAM and Master in Economics from El Colegio de México and Georgetown University, Washington, D.C. Former Commissioner at COFECE and advisor to the Board of the IFT. | 2025–2029 |
| Óscar Alejandro Gómez Romero | Economist from UNAM and Master in Economics from El Colegio de México. Former official at the Ministry of Economy, CONAMER, and COFECE. | 2025–2030 |
| Ricardo Salgado Perrilliat | Attorney from Universidad La Salle, Master of Laws from Universidad Humanitas, and Ph.D. candidate at Universidad Panamericana. Former Head of the Investigative Authority at the IFT and General Director for Litigation Affairs at the former COFECO. | 2025–2031 |
| Haydee Soledad Aragón Martínez | Sociologist and Master in Social Studies from Universidad Autónoma Metropolitana; Ph.D. from El Colegio de México. Former Mexico City’s Secretary of Labor and Employment and Advisor on Labor Reform to the Presidency of Mexico City’s Superior Court of Justice. | 2025–2032 |
The Board of the CNA will be deemed formally constituted once Mexico’s President appoints the individual who will serve as Chairperson Commissioner, which must occur within a period not exceeding ten calendar days.
Institutional Transition and Regulatory Implications
The day after the formal integration of the CNA’s Board, the following actions must take place:
- Issuance of the Organic Statute and the LFCE Regulations.
Within a maximum period of 180 calendar days, the CNA must issue both its Organic Statute and the regulations to the LFCE, which will define its internal structure and the division of functions between its investigative and decision-making branches, among other matters. - Resumption of ongoing investigations.
Investigations previously conducted by COFECE and the IFT that were in progress will resume the day after the CNA’s Plenary is formally integrated. - Appointment of the Head of the Investigative Authority.
Although the amendment to the LFCE provides that COFECE’s head of the Investigative Authority will continue in office within the CNA for the remainder of their term, this term expired in September 2025. As a result, the CNA Board must appoint or confirm the person who will occupy this position. - Merger control under new thresholds.
Merger notification thresholds have been lowered, meaning that transactions previously exempt from notification may now be subject to CNA’s review. - New powers over telecommunications and broadcasting.
The CNA will assume all rights, obligations, and powers previously held by the IFT in connection with competition matters, including those related to preponderance and cross-ownership. - Certification of compliance programs.
In the coming months, the CNA is expected to publish the criteria and requirements for the official certification of compliance programs, which may serve as mitigating factors in the event of violations of the LFCE. - Administrative transition.
All personnel, case files, resources, and pending matters from COFECE will be transferred to the CNA. Proceedings that were initiated before the entry into force of the LFCE reform will continue to be resolved in accordance with the legal framework in place at the time of their commencement.
Opportunities for the private sector
The creation of the CNA and the amendment to the LFCE present new opportunities for the private sector. Regulatory unification under a single agency eliminates jurisdictional conflicts that previously existed between COFECE and IFT, allowing for greater institutional consistency. In addition, the reduction in the duration of various procedures offers enhanced procedural efficiency. Finally, the establishment of a formal compliance program certification framework creates a valuable opportunity to strengthen corporate compliance culture and enhance risk prevention efforts within companies.
Conclusions
The creation of the CNA represents a significant shift in Mexico’s competition law framework. With higher sanctions, expanded investigative powers, lower merger notification thresholds, and the implementation of certified compliance programs, companies will need to anticipate and adjust their compliance and defense strategies to align with the new regulatory environment.
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SINCERELY,
Amílcar Peredo, Partner
Gustavo González, Senior Associate
León Jiménez, Senior Associate
Fátima Santamaría, Junior Associate