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Nuevo León Governor Vetoes 2026 Spending Law Over Cuts to Metro and Social Programs

Lawmakers now face a review of his objections, with the governor seeking talks to avert legal disputes over Metro funding.

Overview

  • On January 8, legal counsel Paola Chapa Valles delivered the governor’s written observations on Decree 184 to the Congress’s Oficialía de Partes, formally initiating legislative review.
  • The executive contends the approved decree contains constitutional, financial and technical irregularities that disrupt fiscal discipline.
  • García alleges lawmakers reduced support for social initiatives, including an estimated 2 billion pesos cut to the women’s program Igualdad.
  • He warns that reduced allocations for the Metro conflict with a federally backed consortium’s expectation of 1,200 million pesos in monthly payments, risking contractual claims.
  • The original proposal prioritized World Cup–related works such as Metro Lines 4 and 6 and a 10.6% increase for education, and the governor has directed his new treasurer to pursue cross‑bench agreements.