AI regulation in Mexico: laws & policy (2026)

Legal framework

No comprehensive AI statute. Binding AI-specific rules exist in particular sectors, chiefly the reforms to the Federal Labor Law (Ley Federal del Trabajo) and Federal Copyright Law (Ley Federal del Derecho de Autor) on performers' voice/image (published in the DOF on 14 May 2026), alongside existing data-protection law. A comprehensive 'Ley Nacional para Regular el Uso de la Inteligencia Artificial' and a constitutional amendment to empower Congress on AI are only proposed.

Key points: artificial intelligence in Mexico

1. 01No comprehensive law (bill proposed)

   Sen. Karina Isabel Ruíz Ruíz (Morena) introduced the 'Ley Nacional para Regular el Uso de la Inteligencia Artificial' on 11 February 2026, which would create a regulatory agency, prohibit harmful deepfakes and political manipulation, and add criminal penalties. It has been referred to Senate committees and is not yet law.

   basham.com.mx infobae.com

2. 02Enacted sectoral rule: performers' voice/image

   A reform to the Federal Labor Law (new Art. 305 Bis) and Federal Copyright Law (Art. 87) was approved by the Chamber of Deputies on 7 April 2026 and published in the DOF on 14 May 2026, requiring express consent and remuneration before AI is used to reproduce an artist's voice or image, and prohibiting AI cloning/impersonation (except parody/satire).

   proceso.com.mx infobae.com

3. 03AI dubbing ban (pending Senate)

   The Chamber of Deputies approved Article 29 of a new Federal Cinema and Audiovisual Law restricting AI-generated dubbing of foreign works into Spanish/national languages to human performers, with fines of 1,000-5,000 UMA enforced by INDAUTOR. It still requires Senate approval and DOF publication to take effect.

   expansion.mx anmtvla.com

4. 04Constitutional amendment proposed

   Multiple initiatives (e.g., PVEM 2023; Dip. Santiago González Soto, PT, Feb 2026) seek to amend Article 73 of the Constitution to give Congress express power to legislate on artificial intelligence, cybersecurity and neuro-rights. These remain in committee and are not yet adopted.

   comunicacionsocial.diputados.gob.mx sil.gobernacion.gob.mx

5. 05National AI Agenda 2024-2030 (non-binding proposal)

   Mexico lacks an official binding government AI strategy. The multi-stakeholder Alianza Nacional de Inteligencia Artificial (ANIA) published a 'Proposal for a National AI Agenda for Mexico 2024-2030' developed with 340+ experts, presented to the Senate, but it is a recommendation rather than enacted policy.

   oecd.ai comunicacionsocial.senado.gob.mx

6. 06Multiple competing initiatives, no enacted horizontal regime

   By early 2026 dozens of AI-related bills had been filed across both chambers; no horizontal AI framework has been enacted, and the comprehensive Senate bill has reportedly faced timing uncertainty over its formal presentation.

   centrocompetencia.com informador.mx

Timeline of decisions

1. 15 May 2026Law
   AI Labor & Copyright Law Amendments Enter into Force

   Amendments to Mexico's Federal Labor Law and Federal Copyright Law take legal effect, banning AI-generated dubbing of foreign films into Spanish and requiring artist consent for AI exploitation of performers' voice and image. This marks Mexico's first enacted statutory law directly restricting AI applications.

   Baker McKenzie

2. 7 Apr 2026Law
   Chamber of Deputies Passes AI Labor & Copyright Reform

   President Sheinbaum's initiative amending the Federal Labor Law and Federal Copyright Law cleared the Chamber of Deputies 335 to 129, prohibiting AI-generated dubbing and mandating performer consent for AI use of voice and likeness. Industry group AMITI warned the AI dubbing ban could complicate the 2026 USMCA review.

   FisherBroyles

3. 19 Feb 2025Law
   Constitutional Amendment to Grant Congress Explicit AI Legislative Authority Introduced

   Congressman Ricardo Monreal filed a bill to amend Article 73 of the Constitution to explicitly empower Congress to legislate on AI, and to require passage of a General AI Law within 180 days of approval. The proposal addresses a constitutional gap that leaves AI regulation without a clear federal legislative foundation.

   Global Policy Watch

4. 16 May 2024Guidance · official
   National AI Agenda 2024-2030 Presented to the Senate

   ANIA, with UNESCO and OECD support, presented the Agenda Nacional de Inteligencia Artificial 2024-2030 at the Senate after 13 months of work involving 340+ experts, containing 8 public-policy recommendations, 56 action points, 29 regulatory proposals, and 14 governance recommendations. The Agenda became the primary policy roadmap driving subsequent AI legislation in Mexico.

   Senado de la República – Comunicación Social

5. 28 Feb 2024Law · official
   Federal Law Regulating Artificial Intelligence Introduced in the Senate

   Senator Ricardo Monreal (Morena) introduced Mexico's most comprehensive AI bill, establishing a risk-tiered framework modeled on the EU AI Act, a National AI Commission (CONAIA) as an advisory body to the Federal Telecommunications Institute, mandatory authorization for high-risk AI systems, and extraterritorial scope covering foreign providers serving Mexico. The bill remained in the Senate Science and Technology Commission as of mid-2026.

   Senado de la República – Gaceta Parlamentaria

6. 1 Apr 2023Decision · official
   National Alliance for Artificial Intelligence (ANIA) Established

   Senator Alejandra Lagunes founded ANIA, a multi-sector platform integrating government, academia, private sector, and civil society with UNESCO and OECD support, to develop ethical standards, regulatory frameworks, and Mexico's national AI agenda. ANIA became the principal organized forum channeling expert input into the Senate AI Commission and subsequent legislation.

   Senado de la República – Comisión de Inteligencia Artificial

7. 1 Jan 2021Guidance · official
   UNESCO AI Readiness Assessment Published for Mexico

   UNESCO published its AI Readiness Assessment for Mexico, evaluating legal frameworks, technical capacity, and human-rights alignment for AI governance. The assessment identified significant regulatory gaps and directly informed Mexico's subsequent national AI agenda and legislative proposals.

   UNESCO

8. 1 Jan 2018Guidance · official
   General AI Principles and Impact Assessment Guide for the Federal Public Administration Published

   Mexico's Secretaría de la Función Pública published the first government document specifically addressing AI: non-binding principles for ethical, transparent, and rights-respecting use of AI-based systems in federal agencies. Though limited in scope, it established the foundational vocabulary and norms for Mexico's AI governance debate that persisted into the legislative era.

   OECD STIP Compass

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