Introduction to Claudia Sheinbaum and Her Role
Claudia Sheinbaum, the President of Mexico, has issued a decree modifying the Internal Regulations of the Agency for Digital Transformation and Telecommunications (ATDT). This decree officially recognizes the future Telecommunications Regulatory Commission (CRT) as a decentralized administrative body.
Details of the Decree
The decree, effective since September 4, 2025, is accompanied by the signature of José Antonio Peña Merino, Secretary of the ATDT. It appeared in the Official Gazette of the Federation, two weeks after President Claudia Sheinbaum is expected to send a slate of potential commissioners to the Senate, possibly by September 15.
The Role of the CRT
According to the modified regulation, Article 24, the CRT will be directly responsible for matters related to radioelectric spectrum, coverage, and service continuity. Meanwhile, the ATDT can focus on implementing and continuing the National Connectivity Plan and Internet Access Strategy, potentially adjusting deployment and interconnection policies for all industry operators.
ATDT’s New Focus
The ATDT will now lead the implementation of the National Law to Eliminate Bureaucratic Tramites, including digital windows and certifications. Additionally, the ATDT must transfer human, material, and financial resources from the Satellite General Directorate of the Mexsat Satellite System to the Telecommunications Investment Promotion Organism (Promtel) within 30 business days following September 4, 2025.
Harmonization of Norms
The decree also mandates that norms regarding concessions, assignments, and permits of the Mexsat Satellite System must be harmonized within 30 business days from September 4, 2025.
Key Questions and Answers
- Who is Claudia Sheinbaum? Claudia Sheinbaum is the President of Mexico City and has been serving as the interim head of the Mexican government since December 2018.
- What is the Agency for Digital Transformation and Telecommunications (ATDT)? The ATDT is a Mexican government agency responsible for digital transformation and telecommunications policies.
- What is the Telecommunications Regulatory Commission (CRT)? The CRT is a decentralized administrative body established by the decree, responsible for telecommunications regulation.
- What is the National Connectivity Plan and Internet Access Strategy? These are initiatives by the ATDT to improve internet access and digital infrastructure across Mexico.
- What are bureaucratic tramites? Bureaucratic tramites refer to administrative procedures that can be streamlined or eliminated to improve efficiency.
- What is the Mexsat Satellite System? The Mexsat Satellite System is a communications satellite system operated by the Mexican government.
- What is Promtel? Promtel is the Telecommunications Investment Promotion Organism, which will receive resources from the ATDT.
