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Spanish Councils Advance 2026 Budgets as Mexico City Boroughs Seek Increases and Unveil Microsatellite

Local plans foreground investment with tax restraint, keeping 2026 approvals on schedule.

Overview

  • Córdoba’s council approved a consolidated 2026 budget nearing €600 million with seven PP amendments, passing over unified opposition from PSOE, Hacemos Córdoba and Vox.
  • The Diputación de Toledo presented a €199.47 million package that directs roughly half to municipal investments and launches the €9.2 million ‘Toledo Emplea+’ employment program.
  • Alcantarilla gave initial approval to a €38.5 million plan reduced for prudence while a 25‑year water contract remains unresolved, maintaining a freeze on local taxes and moving to public hearing.
  • Puçol, Silla and Xàtiva advanced or approved 2026 accounts highlighting investment programs, debt prudence and tax freezes, with votes largely split along party lines.
  • In Mexico City, Álvaro Obregón requested an 11% budget increase and announced the MXÁO‑1 microsatellite to be launched via SpaceX from Vandenberg, while Azcapotzalco sought an 18% increase and Benito Juárez asked for additional funds to bolster security and services.