Claudia Sheinbaum presents the 2027 Economic Package to Congress with a focus on tax efficiency and balanced public finances.
President Claudia Sheinbaum presented the 2027 Economic Package to the Mexican Congress, outlining a roadmap for public spending and revenue. The administration announced a projected economic growth of 1.5% to 2.5% for the upcoming year, with an inflation forecast of 3% and an exchange rate of 18 pesos per dollar.
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To maintain fiscal balance without creating new taxes, the administration announced a plan to increase the base of taxpayers and modify existing tax brackets. The package includes measures to combat tax evasion, such as blocking companies that use fictional invoices and improving the traceability of gasoline and diesel. The 2027 budget proposes a total net expenditure of over 10 trillion pesos, which represents a historical high. Key priorities include social programs, education, science, health, security, and infrastructure projects like new trains and hydraulic works. The administration announced that tax revenues are expected to reach a record 15.9% of the Gross Domestic Product, while the public sector debt is projected to reach 55% of the Gross Domestic Product.
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Paquete Económico 2027: 10 datos clave sobre el plan de ingresos y gasto del gobierno
El Economista
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Sheinbaum sobre los presupuestos 2027: “No hay nuevos impuestos, lo que hay son medidas para evitar la evasión fiscal”
EL PAÍS