Understanding the Statement from Secretaría de Hacienda y Crédito Público (SHCP)
The Mexican Secretaría de Hacienda y Crédito Público (SHCP) has clarified that no government programs will be eliminated for 2026, but rather consolidated as part of a structural redisegnation of the Federal Budget of Expenditures (PEF).
Key Points to Understand the Announcement
- No Program Eliminations: The SHCP explicitly stated that there are no plans to cut any existing government programs for the year 2026.
- Structural Redisegnation: The focus is on reorganizing the programmatic structure of the PEF, which does not directly determine the amount of resources allocated to each program.
- Budget Submission Deadline: The SHCP must submit the 2026 Proyecto de Presupuesto de Egresos (Budget Proposal) to Congress by no later than September 8.
SHCP’s Rationale for the Redisegnation
According to a SHCP tarjeta informativa, the redisegnation of the programmatic structure is a crucial step towards a more organized, efficient, and transparent public expenditure process.
Addressing Public Concerns
The SHCP addressed concerns regarding specific programs, such as those related to obesity, HIV, and epidemiological surveillance. These programs, which were incorrectly rumored to be discontinued, will instead be integrated into the “Política de prevención y control de enfermedades” (Policy of Prevention and Control of Diseases) program for 2026, managed by the Secretaría de Salud (Ministry of Health).
This consolidation, according to the SHCP, will strengthen the Ministry of Health’s role as the leading authority in national health policy.
Key Questions and Answers
- Q: Will any government programs be eliminated in 2026? A: No, the SHCP has clarified that no programs will be cut. Instead, they will be consolidated as part of the PEF structural redisegnation.
- Q: What does the structural redisegnation entail? A: It involves reorganizing the programmatic structure of the PEF without directly determining the amount of resources for each program.
- Q: When must the SHCP submit the 2026 budget proposal to Congress? A: The SHCP must submit the 2026 Proyecto de Presupuesto de Egresos no later than September 8.
- Q: How will this redisegnation affect health-related programs? A: Programs related to obesity, HIV, and epidemiological surveillance will be incorporated into the “Política de prevención y control de enfermedades” (Policy of Prevention and Control of Diseases) program, enhancing the Ministry of Health’s role in national health policy.
