Latin America/Mexico - Page 3

Mexico anti-trust bill could punish successful firms

Opposition is mounting towards the anti-trust bill which the Mexican Congress debates this week - as legal experts fear it could reduce competition and punish innovative companies.

Mexico telecoms regulator to target dominant players

The country is expected to finally tackle telecoms companies dominating the marketplace.

Mexican lawyers make film to prove miscarriage of justice

Mexican lawyers Layda Negrete and Roberto Hermandez have made a film to prove how an innocent man was convicted of murder.

Mexico poised for telecoms overhaul

With its large population and new telecoms laws, Mexico has the potential to be one of the most interesting mobile and internet markets of the next few years.

Telecoms bids for 2014 in Mexico

Mexico is gearing up to auction off its broadcasting and satellite concessions this year.

The future of the 2.5 GHz band in Mexico

Whilst Mexico has taken steps to secure the future of the 2.5 GHz, some issues have yet to be resolved, says Federico Hernandez Arroyo.

Wal-Mart to pay legal fees for 30 execs on bribery investigations

The US Department of Justice is understood to be investigating matters related to store openings in Mexico - and the probe may also reach India, China and Brazil.

The birth of a telecoms regulator and specialised courts in Mexico

The integration of the new telecommunications regulator will have a massive impact on the sector, says Federico Hernandez Arroyo.

Mexico hails new era of regulation

Far-reaching reforms could see the Mexican telecoms marketplace open up. A new regulatory body is created as part of the deal.

Mexico: The good, the bad and the ugly

Federico Hernandez Arroyo of Mexican law firm BSTL discusses the opportunities and challenges of the move to liberalise the telecoms market.

Yahoo wheels out Mexican firm to appeal $2.7bn fine

US internet giant Yahoo has instructed Mexican law firm Quijano Cortina y de la Torre to represent it after being hit with a $2.7 billion damages bill in the country last month.

Mexican court orders Yahoo to cough up $2.7bn

A Mexican court has slapped Californian internet company Yahoo with a $2.7 billion damages bill following a contract dispute with former partners in the country.

Mexico: building finance

Mexican building materials giant CEMEX has announced the completion of its refinancing, with New York law firm Cleary Gottlieb taking a major role in the deal.

América Móvil dodges $1bn fine

Fortune 500 telecommunications company América Móvil -- owned by the Mexican business magnate Carlos Slim -- has side-stepped a potential $1billion fine from regulators who accused the company of abusing its position to eliminate competition.

Mexico City to vote on ending 500 years of bullfighting

Mexican legislators will vote today on whether to end the 500-year-old tradition of bullfighting in the country's capital.

Mexico in low-key reaction to Walmart scandal

Federal officials in Mexico are cool on the fraud allegations swirling around the alleged local activies of the global retail giant

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