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Mexico’s Deputies Approve 30% Program Consolidation and Launch Debates on 2026 Budget

Lawmakers have ruled out cutting public welfare programs in favor of efficiency steps ahead of formal budget approvals.

Merilyn Gómez Pozos, presidenta de la Comisión de Presupuesto y Cuenta Pública , aseguró que habrá recurso que esté por arriba de las circunstancias que exigen las y los mexicanos.
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Overview

  • The Chamber of Deputies rejected any cuts to social or health spending and backed a 30% consolidation of existing programs to improve execution without reducing resources.
  • Overall budget levels will remain unchanged and no new debt will be incurred as funds are redirected through streamlined program delivery.
  • More than 500 billion pesos has been secured for the Universal Pension for Older Adults, ensuring support for over 15 million beneficiaries.
  • A series of open parliamentary hearings will allow citizens and sector representatives to contribute to final allocation decisions.
  • Key deadlines include delivery of the Economic Package by September 8, approval of the Income Law by October 30, and final passage of the Expenditure Budget by November 15.