The PRI deputy and chair of the Budget Committee, Lorena de la Garza, stated that the Congress is continuing the analysis process of the 2026 Fiscal Package, listening to all sectors and warning that the priority must be a fair and balanced distribution of resources.
De la Garza explained that in recent weeks, they have met with business chambers, metropolitan mayors, autonomous bodies, and universities with the objective of thoroughly understanding their budgetary needs.
"If we want strong cities, we need strong municipalities," she added. De la Garza explained that the Congress is requesting detailed information from the Executive branch, executive projects, financial projections, and technical justifications for the works planned for 2026.
"Municipalities are the first point of contact with citizens, and they cannot be forgotten in the distribution of resources," she pointed out. The legislator emphasized that the 2026 Fiscal Package contemplates the highest budget in the history of Nuevo León, however, she warned that the way this money is proposed to be distributed is profoundly unequal.
"That information is indispensable," she affirmed. She also recalled that by constitutional mandate, the budget is the faculty of the Congress, not the Executive.
"I have said it from the first day, we need a municipalist budget. It is not valid to say later that if something was not done it was the Congress's fault, nor is it valid to use the Congress as an excuse to implement increases or unpopular decisions," she stated.
Regarding the importance of approving the budget before the end of December, the deputy anticipated that a delay would directly affect the municipalities, which would enter January with operational and financial complications.
"The Governor presents a proposal, but it is the Congress that studies, corrects, adjusts, and approves. That is why we are working with seriousness, summoning those who must be heard and seeking a balanced agreement," she explained.
Finally, regarding the meetings scheduled for this week, De la Garza anticipated that they will continue to receive authorities to review the needs of the citizenry.
"To approve a responsible budget, we need clarity."
"While the central government intends to increase its budget by around 24%, the municipalities are on average only getting an increase of close to 3%." The deputy emphasized that this is neither reasonable nor equitable.
"That is how the division of powers works."
"No one wants to get to January without a fiscal package."
