Walmart Mexico Fined $4.6 Million for Antitrust Violations

The retailer plans to appeal the ruling, which stems from allegations of using its market power to disadvantage competitors.

Mexico's Federal Competition Commission fined Walmart de Mexico over alleged monopolistic practices involving supplier agreements.
The $4.6 million penalty follows a four-year investigation into claims that Walmart imposed unfair terms on suppliers, limiting competition in the retail sector.
Walmart de Mexico, the country's largest retailer and private employer, disputes the decision and plans to challenge it in court while complying with the ruling in the interim.
The ruling allows Walmart to continue negotiating payments with suppliers, except in two specific cases identified by the regulator.
Market analysts view the penalty as relatively minor, with no significant operational impact expected for Walmart de Mexico.