Politics · Mexico · 3 hrs ago
Mexico’s Senate backs 2027 federal fees bill, with tax changes proposed
Mexico’s Senate approved the 2027 federal fees bill in general by 79 votes to 34, as part of the country’s 2027 economic package.
The bill proposes raising or changing charges for services and permits, including immigration procedures, health authorizations, airspace use and some rail concessions.
It also proposes cutting fees for certain radio spectrum bands and removing entry charges at 53 museums, monuments and archaeological sites.
The government estimates the bill would raise 177.2 billion pesos in revenue.
Morena proposed changes to income-tax rules that would create exceptions for qualifying automotive manufacturers and the fuel sector, though the details provided focus on vehicle makers operating under a customs deposit regime.
If the income-tax amendment is approved, the bill must return to the Chamber of Deputies for further consideration.
Mexico’s Senate approved the federal rights law for 2027 in general terms, by 79 votes to 34.
The bill is part of the 2027 Economic Package and is expected to raise 177,185.9 million pesos.
It includes changes to fees for immigration procedures, health services, airspace use and some rail concessions.
Morena proposed changes to the Income Tax Law that would create exceptions for the automotive and gasoline sectors.
If the tax-law change is approved, the bill must return to the Chamber of Deputies.
- Who
- Mexico’s Senate; Morena proposed the Income Tax Law change.
- What
- The Senate approved the 2027 Federal Rights Law in general terms and on articles not reserved for debate. Morena also proposed tax exceptions for the automotive and gasoline sectors.
- When
- The Senate vote was reported on October 28, 2026.
- Where
- Mexico.
- Why
- The bill forms part of the 2027 Economic Package and sets fees for federal services and authorizations.
Morena and bill supporters
Opposition legislators
Fee changes
Morena and bill supporters
Supporters said fees should reflect the cost of public services.
Opposition legislators
Opposition legislators questioned increases planned for some procedures.
The Senate approved the 2027 Federal Rights Law in general terms and on articles not reserved for debate, by 79 votes to 34.
Fifteen proposed reservations were registered for discussion, and Morena proposed a change to the Income Tax Law.
The bill must return to the Chamber of Deputies.
- Senate vote
- 79 in favor; 34 against
- Estimated revenue
- 177,185.9 million pesos
- Airspace fees
- 10% increase
- Rail concessions
- Increase of 1.25% to 3% of gross revenue for certain concessions operating for more than 15 years
- Cultural sites
- Entry fees removed at 53 museums, monuments, sites and archaeological zones