Politics · Mexico · 2 hrs ago
Mexico committee approves 2027 federal fees bill, with chamber vote pending
A committee in Mexico’s Chamber of Deputies approved the unreserved parts of a bill setting federal fees for 2027.
The bill passed by 27 votes to 10, with no abstentions, but still needs approval from the full chamber.
If approved, it is expected to raise 177.2 billion pesos for the Finance Ministry next year.
The law sets charges for government services and for using public property, and some fees would increase.
Opposition lawmakers say some rises are too large and could raise costs for businesses and consumers.
The governing Morena party says the bill would encourage investment in 5G and internet access in remote areas, and allow free entry to 53 museums, monuments and archaeological sites.
The full chamber is expected to vote on the bill this week.
Mexico’s Chamber of Deputies Finance Committee approved the unreserved articles of the 2027 Federal Fees Law bill by 27 votes to 10, with no abstentions.
If approved by the full chamber, the law is expected to raise 177.1859 billion pesos for the Finance Ministry next year.
The bill sets fees for government services and for the use of public property, and raises some charges.
Opposition lawmakers argued that some increases could raise costs for businesses, consumers and families.
Morena lawmakers defended measures they said would support digital connectivity and provide free access to 53 museums, monuments and archaeological sites.
- Who
- Mexico’s Chamber of Deputies Finance Committee approved the bill. Opposition and Morena lawmakers presented opposing views.
- What
- The committee approved the unreserved articles of the 2027 Federal Fees Law bill.
- When
- The article was published on October 13, 2026. A full-chamber vote was expected the same week.
- Where
- Mexico’s Chamber of Deputies.
- Why
- The bill sets charges for government services and the use of public property, with some fees adjusted. If approved by the full chamber, it is expected to raise revenue for the Finance Ministry.
Opposition lawmakers
Morena lawmakers
Fee increases
Opposition lawmakers
Opposition lawmakers said some increases were excessive and could raise costs for businesses, consumers and families.
Morena lawmakers
Morena lawmakers defended the bill’s measures, including reduced spectrum fees and exemptions intended to encourage digital connectivity.
Bill’s effects
Opposition lawmakers
Opposition lawmakers questioned whether some increases matched the cost of government services and raised concerns about new obligations and penalties.
Morena lawmakers
Morena lawmakers said the bill would help extend 5G networks and internet access to remote communities, and provide free access to 53 cultural sites.
El Financiero reported that the Finance Committee had approved the bill’s unreserved articles by 27 votes to 10, with no abstentions.
A vote by the full Chamber of Deputies was expected.
- Committee vote
- 27 in favor, 10 against, zero abstentions
- Projected revenue
- 177.1859 billion pesos for 2027
- Foreign visitor migration fee
- Increase from 983 to 1,334 pesos
- Digital connectivity measure
- 12% reduction in fees for use of key radio spectrum bands
- Free cultural access
- 53 museums, monuments and archaeological sites
Sources
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