Overview
- The Senate passed the reform unanimously with 91 votes and sent it to the Executive for publication in the Diario Oficial de la Federación.
- The change adds fractions VIII and IX to Article 76 Bis of the Federal Consumer Protection Law to govern electronic transactions.
- Platforms must provide an immediate, simple mechanism that allows consumers to cancel subscriptions or memberships with one click.
- Providers are required to clearly disclose recurring-charge terms—amount, periodicity, and date—and obtain the user’s express informed consent.
- Automatic renewals must be flagged at least five days in advance with the option to cancel without penalty, a move lawmakers say aligns with FTC and EU standards and responds to 20,000+ Profeco complaints in 2024.