Overview
- Senators passed, without changes, reforms to the Federal Fiscal Code, the Federal Rights Law and the IEPS, voting roughly 74–76 in favor versus 34–38 against, and sent the bills to the Executive for publication effective January 1, 2026.
- The IEPS raises the per‑liter levy on sugary drinks to 3.08 pesos and sets a 1.50‑peso rate for “light/zero” beverages, increases tobacco taxation to 200% with higher per‑cigarette quotas, and creates an 8% excise on violent videogames.
- The Fiscal Code grants the SAT broader tools against false invoicing, including the ability to deny RFC registration to entities linked to ‘factureras’ and to obtain real‑time data from digital platforms, a provision the opposition labels a ‘spy law.’
- The Federal Rights Law lifts fees for INAH museums and archaeological sites and increases migration‑related charges by up to 100%, while establishing a 50% humanitarian discount in specified residency cases.
- Ruling‑party lawmakers frame the measures as public‑health and anti‑evasion policies, whereas PRI, PAN and MC argue they are primarily revenue‑raising; the separate 2026 Revenue Law still awaits Senate debate before the October 31 deadline.