cfe

CFE is an acronym used for several different organizations and agreements, depending on the context. Among the most widely known are the Mexican state-owned electric utility and the Treaty on Conventional Armed Forces in Europe.

Comisión Federal de Electricidad (CFE) refers to Mexico’s national electricity company. It is a government-owned corporation that generates, transmits, and distributes electricity across the country. Founded in 1937 as part of national reform of the energy sector, CFE operates a diverse mix of generation assets, including hydro, thermal, and growing renewable energy sources, and owns the national transmission and distribution networks. The company is overseen by the Secretariat of Energy (SENER) and the energy regulator (Comisión Reguladora de Energía, CRE). CFE has played a central role in Mexico’s energy policy and regulatory reforms, acting as the primary public electricity supplier while private participation has expanded in certain segments of the market.

Treaty on Conventional Armed Forces in Europe (CFE Treaty) is a multilateral security agreement negotiated within the Conference on Security and Cooperation in Europe (CSCE) and signed in 1990. The treaty aimed to establish equal, country-specific ceilings on major conventional weapons in Europe, covering categories such as tanks, armored combat vehicles, artillery, combat aircraft, and heavy anti-aircraft systems. It includes verification measures, data exchange, and on-site inspections to ensure compliance. Following the breakup of the Soviet Union and subsequent geopolitical changes, the treaty was supplemented by the Adapted CFE Treaty to reflect new realities, and participating states have periodically adjusted or suspended obligations in response to security concerns.

Other uses: The acronym is also employed by various organizations and programs worldwide; context is required to identify the intended meaning.