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Local Governments Advance 2026 Budgets in Mexico, Spain and Argentina

Requests emphasize security, services, infrastructure under tight finances.

Overview

  • Mexico City boroughs detailed funding asks: Benito Juárez seeks MXN 3,420 million (about 22% more), Álvaro Obregón requests MXN 4,384.6 million (11% more), and Azcapotzalco proposes MXN 2,920 million (18% more) to reinforce safety, services and urban works.
  • Álvaro Obregón confirmed the MXÁO‑1 microsatellite is slated to launch on November 19 from Vandenberg with SpaceX, billed as the first built by a local government in Mexico and Latin America to aid planning, risk analysis and environmental management.
  • The Diputación de Toledo unveiled a €199.47 million 2026 plan with roughly half earmarked for real investments and capital transfers to municipalities, highlighting infrastructure, employment support and social programs.
  • Silla approved a €21.39 million municipal budget that keeps local taxes frozen, while Alcantarilla gave initial approval to €38.5 million in 2026 accounts reduced for prudence as a 25‑year water contract remains in licitation.
  • Argentina’s Salta province won preliminary approval in the Chamber of Deputies for its 2026 budget, setting spending levels and authorizing public credit operations to finance infrastructure and other priorities.