Article 118 Political Constitution of the United Mexican States
Fifth Title. On the States of the Federation and of Mexico City
Current text · last reform published in the Official Gazette of the Federation (DOF) on 2 June 2026
Nor may they, without the consent of the Congress of the Union:
I.Establish tonnage duties, nor any other of ports, nor impose contributions or duties on imports or exports.
II.Have, at any time, permanent troops nor warships.
III.Make war on their own against any foreign power, excepting the cases of invasion and of danger so imminent that it does not admit delay. In these cases they shall give immediate notice to the President of the Republic.