Electric Power
In January 2023, the Comisión Federal de Electricidad (Federal Electricity Commission, or CFE) published the Plan de Negocios 2023-2027 de la CFE (CFE’s Business Plan for 2023-2027), which aims to: (1) increase CFE’s productivity and generate economic value for the State by prioritizing security of the electricity supply, (2) maintain the company’s majority position in the generation of electric power at the national level, (3) contribute to sustainable development and reduce greenhouse gas emissions, (4) increase and diversify CFE’s revenues through new business development, (5) mitigate financial, commercial and operational damages related to regulatory asymmetries, (6) strengthen internal control processes, (7) improve user satisfaction and strengthen the company’s reputation, and (8) improve CFE’s financial profitability and cash flow, leading to increased operating and investment resources.
On January 11, 2023, CFE renewed a syndicated revolving credit facility for U.S.$1.5 billion, representing an increase of 22.2% with respect to its previous revolving credit facility in 2018 for U.S.$1.26 billion. During the first half of 2023, this operation is expected to transition into a “sustainability-linked” funding scheme, whereby if CFE satisfies certain environment and social performance indicators, it can reduce the financial cost of its credit facility.
On February 17, 2023, the first phase of the Puerto Peñasco Photovoltaic Power Plant was inaugurated, which, when finalized, is expected to produce 1,000 megawatts (MW) of clean and efficient energy and 192 MW in batteries.
On April 4, 2023, the Government announced the execution of a memorandum of understanding (subject to the agreement on, and execution of, definitive contracts and other customary conditions), for the purchase from Iberdrola, a multinational energy sector company, of thirteen power plants (including renewable energy plants), located across seven Mexican states, for approximately U.S.$6 billion. This transaction is expected to be entered into by a national investment vehicle with majority participation of the Fondo Nacional de Infraestructura (FONADIN), and covers 8,500 MW of energy generation, increasing the State’s participation in the electricity market from 39.6% to 55.5%.
Tourism
On February 12, 2023, the Secretaría de Turismo (Ministry of Tourism, or SECTUR) reported that 38.3 million international tourists entered the country in 2022, representing an increase of 20.3% from 2021.
On February 26, 2023, SECTUR reported that in 2022, foreign direct investment in tourism was U.S.$3.4 billion, exceeding the U.S.$1.87 billion raised 2021.
Transportation and Communications
Aviation
On February 2, 2023, a decree establishing the closure of the Mexico City International Airport for permit holders that provide (i) national, international, scheduled or non-scheduled public transportation services, or (ii) cargo and passenger transportation services jointly was published in the Official Gazette. This decree aims to improve the operation of the Mexico City International Airport and reduce its current saturation.
On March 1, 2023, the Ley de Protección del Espacio Aéreo Mexicano (Mexican Airspace Protection Law) was published in the Official Gazette. This law regulates activities related to the security, protection and preservation of the national sovereignty and independence of Mexico’s airspace.
Communications
On January 16, 2023, the Programa de Cobertura Social 2022-2023 (Social Coverage Program 2022-2023) and the Programa de Conectividad en Sitios Públicos 2023 (Connectivity Program in Public Places 2023) were
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