The Ministry of Finance and Public Credit (SHCP) yesterday submitted the 2026 Economic Package to the Congress of the Union , which proposes a fiscal and spending policy strategy aimed at consolidating welfare programs, boosting investment in strategic infrastructure , and maintaining a stable public debt trajectory.
In a statement, the federal agency noted that the Mexican economy will show resilience in 2026 , with estimated growth between 1.8% and 2.8%, driven primarily by domestic demand, national investment, and the country’s strategic position in global value chains .
One of the central pillars is Plan Mexico , conceived as a driver of industrial and regional development. It includes resources equivalent to 2.5% of the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in physical investment, aimed at modernizing logistics infrastructure , stimulating productive vocations, and encouraging new investment; An investment of 228 billion pesos (mdp) is planned.
Regarding taxes , the Ministry of Finance (SHCP) stated that tax collection will reach a historic high of 15.1% of GDP in 2026, without the creation of new general taxes. This increase will be achieved by expanding the taxpayer base, using digital tools, and combating tax evasion and avoidance.
Likewise, the federal government projected a reduction in the fiscal deficit, with Public Sector Financial Requirements at 4.1% of GDP, which implies a decrease of 1.6 percentage points compared to 2024.
Public debt, consequently, would remain at 52.3% of GDP, a figure that, according to the Treasury, keeps Mexico in a favorable position compared to other emerging economies.
The package also includes strategic infrastructure projects, such as the AIFA-Pachuca and Querétaro-Irapuato passenger trains, new highways (Ciudad Valles-Tampico and Saltillo-Monclova), highway modernization, waterworks, and the agricultural technology program.
The Treasury announced fiscal adjustments in foreign trade —with strategic tariffs on countries without a trade agreement in force with Mexico—as well as special taxes on sugary drinks, tobacco, and video games with violent content, with the aim of promoting healthier habits and a fairer competitive environment.
With these measures, the federal government asserted that it seeks to preserve macroeconomic stability, guarantee the financing of social programs and infrastructure, and strengthen the confidence of investors and international markets.
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