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On March 31st, 2020, the Agreement by which the immediate suspension of non-essential activities was ordered and published in the Federal Official Gazette; through it, it was established that the reopening of said activities must be carried out in a gradual, orderly and staggered manner. On May 14th, 2020, an Agreement was published establishing the strategy for the reopening of social, educational and economic activities throughout the country, as well as a system of traffic light by region to assess weekly the epidemiological risk related to reopening in each state.

Therefore, on May 15th, 2020, another Agreement was published that, without prejudice to the foregoing, requires a mechanism by which the public, social and private sectors are involved to resume activities under health security protocols that have the objective to guarantee safety to workers and the general public.

Through it, it is established that from May 18^th to May 31^st, 2020, actions of general application must be carried out in order to prepare the reopening of activities. These measures consist in the preparation of health protocols, training of security personnel in the work environment, adjustment of spaces and production processes.

Likewise, it is established that companies that engage in construction, mining and transportation equipment manufacturing activities, must be considered essential activities and may resume operations on June 1^st, 2020, so before this date, they must submit health and security protocols in accordance with the provisions of the Health, Economy and Labor and Social Welfare Ministry and in case these protocols are approved before the stablished date, the corresponding company or industry may start operations.

It was also specified that the above mentioned agreement is in a goodwill manner but that in the event of not being fulfilled, companies may be closed.

Finally, in the case of companies in the automotive and auto parts industry dedicated to export merchandise, they must also comply with the protocols required in the countries of origin.

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The above is provided as general information prepared by professionals with regard to the subject matter. This document only refers to the applicable law in Mexico. While every effort has been made to ensure accuracy, no responsibility can be accepted for errors or omissions. The information contained herein should not be relied on as legal, accounting or professional advice being rendered.