Notwithstanding the complexity of the current situation on business and human rights in Mexico, and that it impacts the enjoyment of all human rights, the following list includes the priority topics on these issues, based on our experience, evidence of repeated situations and circumstances that hinder the progress and implementation of Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights:

1. Lack of independence of the State and corporate capture: complicity, corruption and impunity.
2. Structural reforms (energy, labor, mining act, among others) that weaken the protection of human rights and favor business interests.
3. Lack of prior consultation and free, prior and informed consent, and culturally appropriate due diligence by corporations; and proliferation of mega projects with negative impacts over human rights.
4. Lack of access to justice and lack of compliance with rules and judgments by the State and corporations.
5. Narrowing of civic space, and increasing abuses and attacks against human rights defenders due to business activities. Mexico is one of the most dangerous countries for those who defend human rights; a situation evidenced by the increase in killings, criminalization, threats and attacks to defenders.