Secretaría de Comunicaciones y Transportes

The Secretaría de Comunicaciones y Transportes (SCT) is the federal ministry of the Mexican government responsible for overseeing the nation's communications and transportation sectors. It formulates and implements policy related to the planning, development, and regulation of infrastructure such as highways, railways, ports, airports, and telecommunications networks. The ministry also manages the national postal service and supervises the issuance of permits, license plates, and driver's licenses for commercial truck operators. Through its various directorates, SCT coordinates with state and local authorities to ensure the safe and efficient movement of people and goods across Mexico. Its work encompasses both the modernization of existing systems and the integration of new technologies to improve connectivity and safety.

A key distinguishing attribute of SCT is its regulatory authority over both transportation and communications, allowing it to set standards that affect a wide range of industries and public services. The ministry maintains contingency protocols that were activated during the October 2022 cyberattack, which temporarily halted the issuance of permits, licenses, and driver's licenses for commercial operators while officials confirmed that no system damage or personal data compromise occurred. SCT also operates a public-facing website that was targeted by Anonymous hacktivists in August 2015 following the murder of a photojournalist, demonstrating its role as a digital platform for government information and a target for activism. These incidents highlight the ministry's importance to national infrastructure and its exposure to cyber threats. Its competencies include crisis response coordination and the administration of essential licensing functions that support the commercial transport sector.

As a federal ministry, SCT is part of the executive branch of the Mexican government and reports directly to the President of Mexico. It is not a subsidiary of any private entity; its authority derives from the Mexican Constitution and federal laws governing public administration. The ministry's headquarters are located in Mexico City, reflecting its central role in national governance. Its organizational structure includes various undersecretariats and general directorates that handle specific areas such as telecommunications, transportation infrastructure, and postal services.