Chamber of Deputies

Rule Changes

Approved the text in October 2026

Mexico's Senate voted 72-37 on November 3 to make internet providers legally responsible for piracy by their subscribers unless they publish a policy for cutting off repeat infringers. The Chamber of Deputies had already passed the same text in October, so the decree now goes to President Claudia Sheinbaum for signature.

Updated 4 days ago

Rule Changes

Heard INE comptroller Carvente on October 30; must still name a permanent INE president

Mexico's financial intelligence unit froze the bank accounts of 40 people and companies on November 4 as it reviewed risky operations in the electoral contracting scandal. It did not name them. The INE's ten councillors were preparing to file a criminal complaint with federal prosecutors, and interim president Blanca Cruz said it would cover Taddei and any official involved.

Updated 6 days ago

Rule Changes

Passed the same text in May 2026

Brazil's Senate voted 75-1 on October 14 to approve a constitutional amendment cutting the maximum legal workweek from 44 to 40 hours, ending the 6x1 schedule. The amendment goes to Congress for promulgation without presidential approval; days later, Finance Minister Dario Durigan said the government may create credit lines to help companies adapt.

Updated Oct 19