Abstract

This article analyzes the implementation of federal commercial oral trials in Mexico following the 2011 reform of the Commercial Code, highlighting that its primary objective was to make the justice system faster, more efficient, and more accessible. Although progress was observed in the early years (such as a reduction in procedural timelines), the study notes that significant challenges to its consolidation remain, especially at the federal level. These include a lack of adequate infrastructure, an insufficient number of specialized courts, excessive caseloads, and partial implementation that has resulted in a hybrid system (oral-written). Furthermore, the study identifies weak use of alternative dispute resolution (ADR) methods, such as mediation and conciliation, due to a lack of clear regulations, training, and a legal culture that supports their use. The text concludes that, while oral proceedings represent a significant step forward, it is necessary to strengthen training, infrastructure, regulation, and the promotion of alternative mechanisms, as well as to foster a cultural shift to achieve a more effective and sustainable justice system.