Overview of the Proposed Budget Changes
The 2026 Federal Budget Proposal outlines a reduction in the Secretariat of Security and Citizen Protection (SSPC) budget, decreasing from 73,802 million 438,043 pesos approved in 2025 to 60,110 million 883,499 pesos in 2026. This represents an 18.6% real decrease, equivalent to a reduction of 13,691 million 554,544 pesos.
Significant Adjustments Within the SSPC
Despite the overall reduction, the Central Sector of the SSPC will experience growth. The budget for the upcoming year is expected to be 23,138 million 052,051 pesos, up from 5,161 million 520,427 pesos in the previous year—a real increase of 348.3%.
This growth is concentrated in the Administration and Finance Unit, which will manage 18,215 million 930,606 pesos in 2026 compared to 2,297 million 501,584 pesos in 2025—a real difference of 692.9%.
However, the Decentralized Administrative Organs will face a 46.1% real decrease, as they managed 68,640 million 917,616 pesos in 2025 but are expected to handle only 36,972 million 831,448 pesos in 2026—a difference of 31,668 million pesos.
Army and Navy
According to the 2026 Federal Budget Proposal, the Secretariat of National Defense (Sedena) anticipates a possible 2.9% real increase in its budget.
In 2025, the Chamber of Deputies approved a budget of 165,885 million 562,681 pesos, and for 2026, a budget of 170,753 million 142,093 pesos is expected to be approved.
This year marks the first time that a separate budget line will be allocated for the National Guard, which has become part of Sedena. The expected expenditure for the GN command is 23,492 million 765,933 pesos.
The Navy’s situation is different, as it is expected to receive a total of 65,926 million 797,533 pesos. This represents a real decrease of 4.5% compared to the 69,051 million 404,346 pesos approved by the legislature in 2025—a difference of 3,124 million 606,813 pesos.
Key Questions and Answers
- What is the proposed budget reduction for the SSPC in 2026? The SSPC’s budget is expected to be cut by 18.6% in real terms, equivalent to a reduction of 13,691 million 554,544 pesos.
- Which parts of the SSPC will see budget growth? The Central Sector and Administration and Finance Unit within the SSPC will experience budget growth, with real increases of 348.3% and 692.9%, respectively.
- How will the Decentralized Administrative Organs be affected by these changes? These organs will face a 46.1% real decrease in their budget.
- What are the expected changes in Sedena’s budget for 2026? Sedena anticipates a 2.9% real increase in its budget, with the National Guard receiving a separate budget line for the first time.
- How will the Navy’s budget be affected in 2026? The Navy’s budget is expected to decrease by 4.5% in real terms, with a difference of 3,124 million 606,813 pesos compared to the 2025 approved budget.
