Iván Escalante, head of Mexico's Federal Consumer Protection Agency (PROFECO), has publicly accused members of the Morena party of attempting to use their influence to prevent sanctions against businesses, including gas stations and a hotel. Escalante urged Morena deputies to refrain from interfering with PROFECO's regulatory duties. Despite calls from officials such as Mexico City Mayor Claudia Sheinbaum for Escalante to disclose the names of those involved, he has refrained from doing so. In related consumer protection updates, Escalante reported that a supermarket in Mexico City is offering basic food baskets below the average price at 854.40 pesos, and that the average price of Magna gasoline remains under 24 pesos, with one station in Mexico City offering the lowest price. He also announced the upcoming 'Regreso a Clases 2025' school supplies fair starting August 16 at Expo Reforma in Mexico City. Additionally, Escalante warned that it is illegal for establishments to charge commissions on card payments. Separately, citizens in Playa del Carmen have reported illegal selling and hoarding of immigration appointment slots by individuals using official logos to deceive applicants, despite the process being free by law. Furthermore, following a deadline to harmonize transparency laws, 23 Mexican states have dissolved their local transparency institutes, transferring functions to a new entity called “Transparencia para el Pueblo” and expanding grounds for information withholding.