Although Mexico has gained a business-friendly reputation, this bill is seen as introducing vague rules on ‘barriers to competition’ which could increase legal uncertainty for businesses and, therefore, reduce their willingness to invest. David Hurtado, partner in law firm Jauregi, Navarrete y Del Valle, said he was worried that organisations could be punished ‘for being successful’. He said: ‘Clearly, this [bill] demonstrates that we are returning to a state that wants to show that it wields power or has the tools to do so.’ Source: Financial Times
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