Initiation of Investigation into Relative Monopolistic Practices in the Acceptance of Vouchers and Electronic Payment Platforms (Exp. DE-014-2026).

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On October 22, 2026, the Investigating Authority of the National Antimonopoly Commission (CNA) announced, in the Official Gazette of the Federation, the initiation of the investigation into a complaint identified under file DE-014-2026.

The investigative procedure seeks to determine the possible commission of relative monopolistic practices in the market of:

“Acceptance of food vouchers and electronic means of payment in retail trade establishments, and related services, in the national territory.”

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Technical Sheet of the Procedure:

  • Type of procedure: Administrative inquiry.
  • Authority in charge: General Directorate of Market Research of the CNA, empowered to make information requests, verification visits, summonses and inspections.
  • Legal nature: The initiation of this investigation does not constitute a prejudgment on the responsibility of any economic agent nor does it imply a prior sanction.

Aspects Pending Determination:

According to the authority’s notice, at this procedural stage the following have yet to be identified:

  1. Specific acts or conduct that may constitute violations of the Federal Economic Competition Law (LFCE).
  2. The economic agents who, where appropriate, should be called as likely responsible.
  3. The formal delimitation of the relevant market.

Legally established deadlines:

  • Duration: The investigation period shall not be less than 30 business days nor exceed 120 business days, counted from the date of the agreement.
  • Extensions: This period may be extended by the Investigating Authority up to 3 additional times.

Intervention in the Proceedings:

Any person with probative evidence or a legal interest in the matter may formally intervene in the proceedings during the course of the investigation period.

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