Introduction As the COVID-19 pandemic develops and society and governments respond to it, the restrictions imposed to contain the spread of the virus are having adverse economic effects. On one hand, these restrictions may discourage the investment of capital and the development of new projects; on the other hand, they will also lead to significant losses for many businesses.

COFECE investigation In September 2014 the Federal Economic Competition Commission (COFECE) investigative authority launched an investigation into two polyethylene glove providers for absolute monopolistic practices relating to the Mexican Social Security Institute's acquisition of polyethylene healing materials (specifically, gloves).